John M. Brown (1808–1876)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1876
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- Names in Stone
When was John M. Brown born? 1808.
When did John M. Brown die? 1876.
Life story
John M. Brown (1808–1876) was born in 1808, and died in 1876, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents John M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John M.'s life.
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The world John M. lived through
1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about John M. Brown
When was John M. Brown born?
John M. Brown was born in 1808.
When did John M. Brown die?
John M. Brown died in 1876.
How old was John M. Brown at the time of death?
John M. Brown was about 68 years old.
Where is John M. Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John M. Brown was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when John M. was born.
Who was president when John M. Brown died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John M. died.
What major events happened during John M. Brown's lifetime?
During John M.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include John M. Brown?
Federal censuses taken during John M.'s lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1808
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1876
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