John Firth (1823–1875)
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- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was John Firth born? 1823.
When did John Firth die? 1875.
Life story
John Firth (1823–1875) was born in 1823, and died in 1875, at about age 52. 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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1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was John Firth born?
John Firth was born in 1823.
When did John Firth die?
John Firth died in 1875.
How old was John Firth at the time of death?
John Firth was about 52 years old.
Where is John Firth 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 Firth was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Firth died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Firth's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 23); the American Civil War began (1861, age 38); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Firth?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
How many people named John Firth are on AncestryData?
3 people named John Firth are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1823
Death
1875
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