John Herd (1851–1890)
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- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was John Herd born? 1851.
When did John Herd die? 1890.
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John Herd (1851–1890) was born in 1851, and died in 1890, at about age 39. 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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1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 12 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 14 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 18 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 20 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 35 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was John Herd born?
John Herd was born in 1851.
When did John Herd die?
John Herd died in 1890.
How old was John Herd at the time of death?
John Herd was about 39 years old.
Where is John Herd 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 Herd was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Herd died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Herd's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 14); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 25).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Herd?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1851
Death
1890
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