John B Joslin (1843–1863)
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was John B Joslin born? 1843.
When did John B Joslin die? 1863.
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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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1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 3 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 18 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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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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1843
Death
1863
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