John C. Baxter (1827–1869)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1869
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- Names in Stone
When was John C. Baxter born? 1827.
When did John C. Baxter die? 1869.
Life story
John C. Baxter (1827–1869) was born in 1827, and died in 1869, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents John C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John C.'s life.
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The world John C. lived through
1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 19 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 34 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 38 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 42 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was John C. Baxter born?
John C. Baxter was born in 1827.
When did John C. Baxter die?
John C. Baxter died in 1869.
How old was John C. Baxter at the time of death?
John C. Baxter was about 42 years old.
Where is John C. Baxter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John C. Baxter was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when John C. was born.
Who was president when John C. Baxter died?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
What major events happened during John C. Baxter's lifetime?
During John C.'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include John C. Baxter?
Federal censuses taken during John C.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1827
Death
1869
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