John Chadwick (1793–1858)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1793
    Died
    1858

    When was John Chadwick born? 1793.

    When did John Chadwick die? 1858.

    Life story

    John Chadwick (1793–1858) was born in 1793, and died in 1858, at about age 65. 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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    The world John lived through

    1. 1803 · age 10 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1812 · age 19 — The War of 1812 began

    3. 1825 · age 32 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1845 · age 52 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1846 · age 53 — The Mexican–American War began

    6. 1848 · age 55 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about John Chadwick

    When was John Chadwick born?

    John Chadwick was born in 1793.

    When did John Chadwick die?

    John Chadwick died in 1858.

    How old was John Chadwick at the time of death?

    John Chadwick was about 65 years old.

    Where is John Chadwick 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 Chadwick was born?

    George Washington was president of the United States when John was born.

    Who was president when John Chadwick died?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when John died.

    What major events happened during John Chadwick's lifetime?

    During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 10); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 19); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 32); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 52); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 53); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 55).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Chadwick?

    Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1793

    2. Death

      1858

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Chadwick (1793–1858)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-chadwick-1793-1858-4112e9c0/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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