John Laird (1809–1887)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1887
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Laird born? 1809.
When did John Laird die? 1887.
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John Laird (1809–1887) was born in 1809, and died in 1887, at about age 78. 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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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
1886 · age 77 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was John Laird born?
John Laird was born in 1809.
When did John Laird die?
John Laird died in 1887.
How old was John Laird at the time of death?
John Laird was about 78 years old.
Where is John Laird 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 Laird was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when John Laird died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Laird's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 60); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Laird?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1809
Death
1887
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