John Edwin Herrick (1841–1865)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1865
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- Names in Stone
When was John Edwin Herrick born? 1841.
When did John Edwin Herrick die? 1865.
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John Edwin Herrick (1841–1865) was born in 1841, and died in 1865, at about age 24. A cemetery record documents John Edwin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Edwin's life.
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The world John Edwin lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 5 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 24 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was John Edwin Herrick born?
John Edwin Herrick was born in 1841.
When did John Edwin Herrick die?
John Edwin Herrick died in 1865.
How old was John Edwin Herrick at the time of death?
John Edwin Herrick was about 24 years old.
Where is John Edwin Herrick buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Edwin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Edwin Herrick was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when John Edwin Herrick died?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
What major events happened during John Edwin Herrick's lifetime?
During John Edwin's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the American Civil War began (1861, age 20); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 24).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Edwin Herrick?
Federal censuses taken during John Edwin's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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1841
Death
1865
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