John Mashburn (1802–1875)
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- Born
- 1802
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was John Mashburn born? 1802.
When did John Mashburn die? 1875.
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John Mashburn (1802–1875) was born in 1802, and died in 1875, at about age 73. 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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1803 · age 1 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 23 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 44 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 59 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 63 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 67 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was John Mashburn born?
John Mashburn was born in 1802.
When did John Mashburn die?
John Mashburn died in 1875.
How old was John Mashburn at the time of death?
John Mashburn was about 73 years old.
Where is John Mashburn 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 Mashburn was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Mashburn died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Mashburn's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 1); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 23); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 44); the American Civil War began (1861, age 59); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 63); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Mashburn?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1802
Death
1875
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