John Foreman (1770–1854)
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- Born
- 1770
- Died
- 1854
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- Names in Stone
When was John Foreman born? 1770.
When did John Foreman die? 1854.
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John Foreman (1770–1854) was born in 1770, and died in 1854, at about age 84. 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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1776 · age 6 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 20 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 42 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 75 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 78 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was John Foreman born?
John Foreman was born in 1770.
When did John Foreman die?
John Foreman died in 1854.
How old was John Foreman at the time of death?
John Foreman was about 84 years old.
Where is John Foreman 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 Foreman died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Foreman's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 6); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 20); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 42); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 75); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Foreman?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1770
Death
1854
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