John L. Knowles (1809–1881)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1881
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- Names in Stone
When was John L. Knowles born? 1809.
When did John L. Knowles die? 1881.
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John L. Knowles (1809–1881) was born in 1809, and died in 1881, at about age 72. 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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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was John L. Knowles born?
John L. Knowles was born in 1809.
When did John L. Knowles die?
John L. Knowles died in 1881.
How old was John L. Knowles at the time of death?
John L. Knowles was about 72 years old.
Where is John L. Knowles 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. Knowles was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when John L. Knowles died?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
What major events happened during John L. Knowles's lifetime?
During John L.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include John L. Knowles?
Federal censuses taken during John L.'s lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1881
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