John Orfeur (1845–1899)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1899
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- Names in Stone
When was John Orfeur born? 1845.
When did John Orfeur die? 1899.
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John Orfeur (1845–1899) was born in 1845, and died in 1899, at about age 54. 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
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 3 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 18 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 22 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 26 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 41 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 53 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about John Orfeur
When was John Orfeur born?
John Orfeur was born in 1845.
When did John Orfeur die?
John Orfeur died in 1899.
How old was John Orfeur at the time of death?
John Orfeur was about 54 years old.
Where is John Orfeur 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 Orfeur was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when John Orfeur died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Orfeur was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during John Orfeur's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the American Civil War began (1861, age 16); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 22); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 31); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Orfeur?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1845
Death
1899
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