Eben Johnson (1819–1872)
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- Born
- 1819
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was Eben Johnson born? 1819.
When did Eben Johnson die? 1872.
Life story
Eben Johnson (1819–1872) was born in 1819, and died in 1872, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Eben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eben's life.
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The world Eben lived through
1825 · age 6 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 27 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 42 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 46 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 50 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Eben Johnson born?
Eben Johnson was born in 1819.
When did Eben Johnson die?
Eben Johnson died in 1872.
How old was Eben Johnson at the time of death?
Eben Johnson was about 53 years old.
Where is Eben Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eben Johnson was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Eben was born.
Who was president when Eben Johnson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Eben died.
What major events happened during Eben Johnson's lifetime?
During Eben's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 27); the American Civil War began (1861, age 42); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 46); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eben Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Eben's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1819
Death
1872
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