John Morrill (1832–1871)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1832
    Died
    1871

    When was John Morrill born? 1832.

    When did John Morrill die? 1871.

    Life story

    John Morrill (1832–1871) was born in 1832, and died in 1871, at about age 39. 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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    The world John lived through

    1. 1845 · age 13 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 16 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 31 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 35 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 39 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about John Morrill

    When was John Morrill born?

    John Morrill was born in 1832.

    When did John Morrill die?

    John Morrill died in 1871.

    How old was John Morrill at the time of death?

    John Morrill was about 39 years old.

    Where is John Morrill 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 Morrill was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John was born.

    Who was president when John Morrill died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.

    What major events happened during John Morrill's lifetime?

    During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 13); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 16); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 35); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 39).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Morrill?

    Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1832

    2. Death

      1871

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Morrill (1832–1871)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-morrill-1832-1871-5f4b06f4/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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