John Green (1821–1891)
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- Born
- 1821
- Died
- 1891
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Green born? 1821.
When did John Green die? 1891.
Life story
John Green (1821–1891) was born in 1821, and died in 1891, at about age 70. 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 4 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 25 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 40 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 44 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 48 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 55 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about John Green
When was John Green born?
John Green was born in 1821.
When did John Green die?
John Green died in 1891.
How old was John Green at the time of death?
John Green was about 70 years old.
Where is John Green 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 Green was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Green died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Green's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 25); the American Civil War began (1861, age 40); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 44); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 48); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Green?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Green are on AncestryData?
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1821
Death
1891
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