John B. Howard (1827–1896)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1896
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John B. Howard born? 1827.
When did John B. Howard die? 1896.
Life story
John B. Howard (1827–1896) was born in 1827, and died in 1896, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents John B.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John B.'s life.
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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 44 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 59 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about John B. Howard
When was John B. Howard born?
John B. Howard was born in 1827.
When did John B. Howard die?
John B. Howard died in 1896.
How old was John B. Howard at the time of death?
John B. Howard was about 69 years old.
Where is John B. Howard buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John B.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John B. Howard was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when John B. was born.
Who was president when John B. Howard died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John B. died.
What major events happened during John B. Howard's lifetime?
During John B.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 44); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include John B. Howard?
Federal censuses taken during John B.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1827
Death
1896
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