Capt John H Johnson (1823–1873)
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- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1873
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- Names in Stone
When was Capt John H Johnson born? 1823.
When did Capt John H Johnson die? 1873.
Life story
Capt John H Johnson (1823–1873) was born in 1823, and died in 1873, at about age 50. A cemetery record documents Capt John H's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Capt John H's life.
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The world Capt John H lived through
1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Capt John H Johnson born?
Capt John H Johnson was born in 1823.
When did Capt John H Johnson die?
Capt John H Johnson died in 1873.
How old was Capt John H Johnson at the time of death?
Capt John H Johnson was about 50 years old.
Where is Capt John H Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Capt John H's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Capt John H Johnson was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Capt John H was born.
Who was president when Capt John H Johnson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Capt John H died.
What major events happened during Capt John H Johnson's lifetime?
During Capt John H's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 23); the American Civil War began (1861, age 38); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Capt John H Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Capt John H's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1823
Death
1873
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