John Dickey (1829–1868)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1868
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- Names in Stone
When was John Dickey born? 1829.
When did John Dickey die? 1868.
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John Dickey (1829–1868) was born in 1829, and died in 1868, at about age 39. 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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1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 17 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 32 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 36 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
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When was John Dickey born?
John Dickey was born in 1829.
When did John Dickey die?
John Dickey died in 1868.
How old was John Dickey at the time of death?
John Dickey was about 39 years old.
Where is John Dickey 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 Dickey was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when John Dickey died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Dickey's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Dickey?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1829
Death
1868
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