John B Packett (1817–1872)
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- Born
- 1817
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was John B Packett born? 1817.
When did John B Packett die? 1872.
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John B Packett (1817–1872) was born in 1817, and died in 1872, at about age 55. 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
1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 29 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 44 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 48 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 52 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was John B Packett born?
John B Packett was born in 1817.
When did John B Packett die?
John B Packett died in 1872.
How old was John B Packett at the time of death?
John B Packett was about 55 years old.
Where is John B Packett 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 Packett was born?
In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.
Who was president when John B Packett died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John B died.
What major events happened during John B Packett's lifetime?
During John B's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 29); the American Civil War began (1861, age 44); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 48); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include John B Packett?
Federal censuses taken during John B's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1817
Death
1872
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