David J Pearson (1830–1872)
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- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was David J Pearson born? 1830.
When did David J Pearson die? 1872.
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David J Pearson (1830–1872) was born in 1830, and died in 1872, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents David J's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David J's life.
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1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 41 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was David J Pearson born?
David J Pearson was born in 1830.
When did David J Pearson die?
David J Pearson died in 1872.
How old was David J Pearson at the time of death?
David J Pearson was about 42 years old.
Where is David J Pearson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David J's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David J Pearson was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when David J was born.
Who was president when David J Pearson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when David J died.
What major events happened during David J Pearson's lifetime?
During David J's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 33); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 37); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include David J Pearson?
Federal censuses taken during David J's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1830
Death
1872
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