John Alexander (1839–1854)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1854
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- Names in Stone
When was John Alexander born? 1839.
When did John Alexander die? 1854.
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John Alexander (1839–1854) was born in 1839, and died in 1854, at about age 15. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 7 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was John Alexander born?
John Alexander was born in 1839.
When did John Alexander die?
John Alexander died in 1854.
How old was John Alexander at the time of death?
John Alexander was about 15 years old.
Where is John Alexander buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Alexander was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Alexander died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Alexander's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 7); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 9).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Alexander?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850.
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1839
Death
1854
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