John Marvell (1817–1880)
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- Born
- 1817
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was John Marvell born? 1817.
When did John Marvell die? 1880.
Life story
John Marvell (1817–1880) was born in 1817, and died in 1880, at about age 63. 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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1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 29 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 44 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 48 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 52 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 59 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was John Marvell born?
John Marvell was born in 1817.
When did John Marvell die?
John Marvell died in 1880.
How old was John Marvell at the time of death?
John Marvell was about 63 years old.
Where is John Marvell 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 Marvell was born?
In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.
Who was president when John Marvell died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Marvell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 29); the American Civil War began (1861, age 44); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 48); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 52); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Marvell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1817
Death
1880
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