John Bigger (1760–1831)
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- Born
- 1760
- Died
- 1831
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- Names in Stone
When was John Bigger born? 1760.
When did John Bigger die? 1831.
Life story
John Bigger (1760–1831) was born in 1760, and died in 1831, at about age 71. 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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1776 · age 16 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 27 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 30 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 43 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 52 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 65 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was John Bigger born?
John Bigger was born in 1760.
When did John Bigger die?
John Bigger died in 1831.
How old was John Bigger at the time of death?
John Bigger was about 71 years old.
Where is John Bigger 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 Bigger died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Bigger's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 16); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 27); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 30); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 43); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 52); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Bigger?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1760
Death
1831
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