John Jackson (1837–1914)
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- Born
- 1837
- Died
- 1914
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- Names in Stone
When was John Jackson born? 1837.
When did John Jackson die? 1914.
Life story
John Jackson (1837–1914) was born in 1837, and died in 1914, at about age 77. 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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1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 24 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 39 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 69 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 77 — World War I began
Questions about John Jackson
When was John Jackson born?
John Jackson was born in 1837.
When did John Jackson die?
John Jackson died in 1914.
How old was John Jackson at the time of death?
John Jackson was about 77 years old.
Where is John Jackson 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 Jackson was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when John Jackson died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Jackson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 34); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Jackson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Jackson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Jackson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1837
Death
1914
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