John Mills (1830–1899)
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- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1899
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Mills born? 1830.
When did John Mills die? 1899.
Life story
John Mills (1830–1899) was born in 1830, and died in 1899, at about age 69. 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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1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 41 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 56 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 68 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about John Mills
When was John Mills born?
John Mills was born in 1830.
When did John Mills die?
John Mills died in 1899.
How old was John Mills at the time of death?
John Mills was about 69 years old.
Where is John Mills 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 Mills was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Mills died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Mills's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the American Civil War began (1861, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 37); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 46); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Mills?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Mills are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Mills are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1830
Death
1899
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