John Mcdougall (1808–1878)
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- Born
- 1808 in Aygleshire Scotland
- Died
- 1878
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Mcdougall born? 1808 in Aygleshire Scotland.
When did John Mcdougall die? 1878.
Life story
John Mcdougall (1808–1878) was born in 1808 in Aygleshire Scotland, and died in 1878, at about age 70. 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 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
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When was John Mcdougall born?
John Mcdougall was born in 1808 in Aygleshire Scotland.
Where was John Mcdougall born?
John Mcdougall was born in Aygleshire Scotland.
When did John Mcdougall die?
John Mcdougall died in 1878.
How old was John Mcdougall at the time of death?
John Mcdougall was about 70 years old.
Where is John Mcdougall 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 Mcdougall was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Mcdougall died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Mcdougall's lifetime?
During John'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 Mcdougall?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1808
Aygleshire Scotland
Death
1878
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