John Otto (1829–1893)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1893
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- Names in Stone
When was John Otto born? 1829.
When did John Otto die? 1893.
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John Otto (1829–1893) was born in 1829, and died in 1893, at about age 64. 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 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 57 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about John Otto
When was John Otto born?
John Otto was born in 1829.
When did John Otto die?
John Otto died in 1893.
How old was John Otto at the time of death?
John Otto was about 64 years old.
Where is John Otto 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 Otto was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when John Otto died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during John Otto's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 42); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Otto?
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.
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1829
Death
1893
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