Joel Terry (1812–1891)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1812 in Palmyra, Ontario (Wayne), New York
- Died
- 1891 in Uintah, Weber, Utah, United States
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joel Terry born? 1812 in Palmyra, Ontario (Wayne), New York.
When did Joel Terry die? 1891 in Uintah, Weber, Utah, United States.
Life story
Joel Terry (1812–1891) was born in 1812 in Palmyra, Ontario (Wayne), New York, and died in 1891 in Uintah, Weber, Utah, United States, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Joel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joel's life.
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The world Joel 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
1886 · age 74 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Joel Terry
When was Joel Terry born?
Joel Terry was born in 1812 in Palmyra, Ontario (Wayne), New York.
Where was Joel Terry born?
Joel Terry was born in Palmyra, Ontario (Wayne), New York.
When did Joel Terry die?
Joel Terry died in 1891 in Uintah, Weber, Utah, United States.
Where did Joel Terry die?
Joel Terry died in Uintah, Weber, Utah, United States.
How old was Joel Terry at the time of death?
Joel Terry was about 79 years old.
Where is Joel Terry buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joel Terry was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Joel was born.
Who was president when Joel Terry died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Joel died.
What happened in the world the year Joel Terry was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Joel Terry's lifetime?
During Joel's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 34); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 57); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joel Terry?
Federal censuses taken during Joel's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named Joel Terry are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Birth
1812
Palmyra, Ontario (Wayne), New York
Death
1891
Uintah, Weber, Utah, United States
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