John Edward Union (1864–1891)
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- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was John Edward Union born? 1864.
When did John Edward Union die? 1891.
Life story
John Edward Union (1864–1891) was born in 1864, and died in 1891, at about age 27. A cemetery record documents John Edward's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Edward's life.
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The world John Edward lived through
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 3 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 5 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 7 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 12 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 22 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about John Edward Union
When was John Edward Union born?
John Edward Union was born in 1864.
When did John Edward Union die?
John Edward Union died in 1891.
How old was John Edward Union at the time of death?
John Edward Union was about 27 years old.
Where is John Edward Union buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Edward's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Edward Union was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John Edward was born.
Who was president when John Edward Union died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John Edward died.
What major events happened during John Edward Union's lifetime?
During John Edward's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 3); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 5); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 7); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 22).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Edward Union?
Federal censuses taken during John Edward's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1864
Death
1891
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