Richard Johnson (1842–1896)
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- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Johnson born? 1842.
When did Richard Johnson die? 1896.
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Richard Johnson (1842–1896) was born in 1842, and died in 1896, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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1845 · age 3 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 6 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 21 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 25 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 29 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 44 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Richard Johnson born?
Richard Johnson was born in 1842.
When did Richard Johnson die?
Richard Johnson died in 1896.
How old was Richard Johnson at the time of death?
Richard Johnson was about 54 years old.
Where is Richard Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Johnson was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Richard was born.
Who was president when Richard Johnson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Richard died.
What major events happened during Richard Johnson's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 6); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 21); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 25); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 29); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1842
Death
1896
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