Joshua Inman (1805–1872)
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- Born
- 1805
- Died
- 1872
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joshua Inman born? 1805.
When did Joshua Inman die? 1872.
Life story
Joshua Inman (1805–1872) was born in 1805, and died in 1872, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Joshua's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joshua's life.

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The world Joshua lived through
1812 · age 7 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 40 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 43 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 58 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 62 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 66 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Joshua Inman born?
Joshua Inman was born in 1805.
When did Joshua Inman die?
Joshua Inman died in 1872.
How old was Joshua Inman at the time of death?
Joshua Inman was about 67 years old.
Where is Joshua Inman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joshua's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joshua Inman was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Joshua was born.
Who was president when Joshua Inman died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Joshua died.
What major events happened during Joshua Inman's lifetime?
During Joshua's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 7); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 40); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 43); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 58); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 62); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joshua Inman?
Federal censuses taken during Joshua's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1805
Death
1872
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