John Doe (1820–1899)
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- Born
- 1820
- Died
- 1899
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was John Doe born? 1820.
When did John Doe die? 1899.
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Life story
John Doe (1820–1899) was born in 1820, and died in 1899, at about age 79. 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
1825 · age 5 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 26 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 41 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 49 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 56 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 72 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about John Doe
When was John Doe born?
John Doe was born in 1820.
When did John Doe die?
John Doe died in 1899.
How old was John Doe at the time of death?
John Doe was about 79 years old.
Where is John Doe 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 Doe was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Doe died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Doe's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 28); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 51); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Doe?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Doe are on AncestryData?
3 people named John Doe are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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AncestryData, "John Doe (1820–1899)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-doe-1820-1899-e7244dd2/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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