John B Joslin (1843–1863)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1843
    Died
    1863

    When was John B Joslin born? 1843.

    When did John B Joslin die? 1863.

    Life story

    John B Joslin (1843–1863) was born in 1843, and died in 1863, at about age 20. 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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    The world John B lived through

    1. 1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1846 · age 3 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1861 · age 18 — The American Civil War began

    5. 1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    Questions about John B Joslin

    When was John B Joslin born?

    John B Joslin was born in 1843.

    When did John B Joslin die?

    John B Joslin died in 1863.

    How old was John B Joslin at the time of death?

    John B Joslin was about 20 years old.

    Where is John B Joslin 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 Joslin was born?

    John Tyler was president of the United States when John B was born.

    Who was president when John B Joslin died?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John B died.

    What major events happened during John B Joslin's lifetime?

    During John B's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 5); the American Civil War began (1861, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 20).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John B Joslin?

    Federal censuses taken during John B's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1843

    2. Death

      1863

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John B Joslin (1843–1863)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-b-joslin-1843-1863-c8248653/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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