J. P. Stetzel (1812–1885)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was J. P. Stetzel born? 1812.
When did J. P. Stetzel die? 1885.
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J. P. Stetzel (1812–1885) was born in 1812, and died in 1885, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents J. P.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about J. P.'s life.
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The world J. P. lived through
1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 55 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 59 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was J. P. Stetzel born?
J. P. Stetzel was born in 1812.
When did J. P. Stetzel die?
J. P. Stetzel died in 1885.
How old was J. P. Stetzel at the time of death?
J. P. Stetzel was about 73 years old.
Where is J. P. Stetzel buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents J. P.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when J. P. Stetzel was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when J. P. was born.
Who was president when J. P. Stetzel died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What happened in the world the year J. P. Stetzel was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during J. P. Stetzel's lifetime?
During J. P.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 33); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 55); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include J. P. Stetzel?
Federal censuses taken during J. P.'s lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1812
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1885
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