John L. Brinkerhuff (1861–1880)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1880 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John L. Brinkerhuff born? 1861.
When did John L. Brinkerhuff die? 1880 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
Life story
John L. Brinkerhuff (1861–1880) was born in 1861, and died in 1880 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents John L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John L.'s life.
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The world John L. lived through
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 2 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 4 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 10 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about John L. Brinkerhuff
When was John L. Brinkerhuff born?
John L. Brinkerhuff was born in 1861.
When did John L. Brinkerhuff die?
John L. Brinkerhuff died in 1880 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
Where did John L. Brinkerhuff die?
John L. Brinkerhuff died in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
How old was John L. Brinkerhuff at the time of death?
John L. Brinkerhuff was about 19 years old.
Where is John L. Brinkerhuff buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John L. Brinkerhuff was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when John L. Brinkerhuff died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when John L. died.
What happened in the world the year John L. Brinkerhuff was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during John L. Brinkerhuff's lifetime?
During John L.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 4); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include John L. Brinkerhuff?
Federal censuses taken during John L.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.
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1861
Death
1880
Ralston's Crossing, Colorado
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