Dr. William Johnson (1789–1887)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1789 in Princeton
- Died
- 1887 in Whitehouse
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Dr. William Johnson born? 1789 in Princeton.
When did Dr. William Johnson die? 1887 in Whitehouse.
Life story
Dr. William Johnson (1789–1887) was born in 1789 in Princeton, and died in 1887 in Whitehouse, at about age 98. A cemetery record documents Dr. William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Dr. William's life.
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The world Dr. William lived through
1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 74 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 78 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 82 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 97 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Dr. William Johnson born?
Dr. William Johnson was born in 1789 in Princeton.
Where was Dr. William Johnson born?
Dr. William Johnson was born in Princeton.
When did Dr. William Johnson die?
Dr. William Johnson died in 1887 in Whitehouse.
Where did Dr. William Johnson die?
Dr. William Johnson died in Whitehouse.
How old was Dr. William Johnson at the time of death?
Dr. William Johnson was about 98 years old.
Where is Dr. William Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Dr. William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Dr. William Johnson was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Dr. William was born.
Who was president when Dr. William Johnson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Dr. William died.
What major events happened during Dr. William Johnson's lifetime?
During Dr. William's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 1); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 59); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 76); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Dr. William Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Dr. William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1789
Princeton
Death
1887
Whitehouse
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