John Packett (1792–1879)
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- Born
- 1792
- Died
- 1879
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Packett born? 1792.
When did John Packett die? 1879.
Life story
John Packett (1792–1879) was born in 1792, and died in 1879, at about age 87. 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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1803 · age 11 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 33 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 54 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 69 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 73 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 77 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 84 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about John Packett
When was John Packett born?
John Packett was born in 1792.
When did John Packett die?
John Packett died in 1879.
How old was John Packett at the time of death?
John Packett was about 87 years old.
Where is John Packett 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 Packett was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Packett died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Packett's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 11); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 53); the American Civil War began (1861, age 69); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 75); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Packett?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1792
Death
1879
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AncestryData, "John Packett (1792–1879)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-packett-1792-1879-77da76de/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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