John Jasper (1810–1892)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1810 in Monmouthshire, England
    Died
    1892

    When was John Jasper born? 1810 in Monmouthshire, England.

    When did John Jasper die? 1892.

    Life story

    John Jasper (1810–1892) was born in 1810 in Monmouthshire, England, and died in 1892, at about age 82. 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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    The world John lived through

    1. 1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1886 · age 76 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about John Jasper

    When was John Jasper born?

    John Jasper was born in 1810 in Monmouthshire, England.

    Where was John Jasper born?

    John Jasper was born in Monmouthshire, England.

    When did John Jasper die?

    John Jasper died in 1892.

    How old was John Jasper at the time of death?

    John Jasper was about 82 years old.

    Where is John Jasper 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 Jasper was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when John was born.

    Who was president when John Jasper died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John died.

    What major events happened during John Jasper's lifetime?

    During John's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 59); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Jasper?

    Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1810

      Monmouthshire, England

    2. Death

      1892

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Jasper (1810–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-jasper-1810-1892-06857c4e/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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