John Hunter Laporte (1846–1906)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1846 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA
- Died
- 1906 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Hunter Laporte born? 1846 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
When did John Hunter Laporte die? 1906 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
Life story
John Hunter Laporte (1846–1906) was born in 1846 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA, and died in 1906 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents John Hunter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Hunter's life.
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The world John Hunter lived through
1846 · age 0 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 15 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 19 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 23 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 30 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 46 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 54 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 60 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about John Hunter Laporte
When was John Hunter Laporte born?
John Hunter Laporte was born in 1846 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
Where was John Hunter Laporte born?
John Hunter Laporte was born in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
When did John Hunter Laporte die?
John Hunter Laporte died in 1906 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
Where did John Hunter Laporte die?
John Hunter Laporte died in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
How old was John Hunter Laporte at the time of death?
John Hunter Laporte was about 60 years old.
Where is John Hunter Laporte buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Hunter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Hunter Laporte was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when John Hunter was born.
Who was president when John Hunter Laporte died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John Hunter died.
What happened in the world the year John Hunter Laporte was born?
In 1846, the Mexican–American War began.
What major events happened during John Hunter Laporte's lifetime?
During John Hunter's lifetime: the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 17); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 40); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Hunter Laporte?
Federal censuses taken during John Hunter's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1846
Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA
Death
1906
Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA
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AncestryData, "John Hunter Laporte (1846–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-hunter-laporte-1846-1906-2ad25112/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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Born 1887 in Cass County, Michigan, USA
Died 1887 in Cass County, Michigan, USA
Born 1908 in Coloma, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Died 1957 in St. Joseph, Berrien, Michigan, USA
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