John C. Evans (1795–1885)
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- Born
- 1795
- Died
- 1885
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John C. Evans born? 1795.
When did John C. Evans die? 1885.
Life story
John C. Evans (1795–1885) was born in 1795, and died in 1885, at about age 90. 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
1803 · age 8 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 30 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 51 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 66 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 70 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 74 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 81 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was John C. Evans born?
John C. Evans was born in 1795.
When did John C. Evans die?
John C. Evans died in 1885.
How old was John C. Evans at the time of death?
John C. Evans was about 90 years old.
Where is John C. Evans 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. Evans was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when John C. was born.
Who was president when John C. Evans died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during John C. Evans's lifetime?
During John C.'s lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 50); the American Civil War began (1861, age 66); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 72); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include John C. Evans?
Federal censuses taken during John C.'s lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1795
Death
1885
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