John P. Towne (1828–1883)
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- Born
- 1828
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was John P. Towne born? 1828.
When did John P. Towne die? 1883.
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John P. Towne (1828–1883) was born in 1828, and died in 1883, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents John P.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John P.'s life.
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The world John P. lived through
1845 · age 17 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 20 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 35 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 39 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 43 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was John P. Towne born?
John P. Towne was born in 1828.
When did John P. Towne die?
John P. Towne died in 1883.
How old was John P. Towne at the time of death?
John P. Towne was about 55 years old.
Where is John P. Towne buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John P.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John P. Towne was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when John P. was born.
Who was president when John P. Towne died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John P. died.
What major events happened during John P. Towne's lifetime?
During John P.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 17); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 20); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 35); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 39); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include John P. Towne?
Federal censuses taken during John P.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1828
Death
1883
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