John Daniels (1850–1892)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Daniels born? 1850.
When did John Daniels die? 1892.
Life story
John Daniels (1850–1892) was born in 1850, and died in 1892, at about age 42. 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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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 15 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 19 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 42 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was John Daniels born?
John Daniels was born in 1850.
When did John Daniels die?
John Daniels died in 1892.
How old was John Daniels at the time of death?
John Daniels was about 42 years old.
Where is John Daniels 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 Daniels was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when John Daniels died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Daniels's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 15); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 26); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Daniels?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1850
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "John Daniels (1850–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-daniels-1850-1892-1fb0ef39/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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