John Peyton Brown (1808–1892)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1892
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- Names in Stone
When was John Peyton Brown born? 1808.
When did John Peyton Brown die? 1892.
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John Peyton Brown (1808–1892) was born in 1808, and died in 1892, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents John Peyton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Peyton's life.
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The world John Peyton lived through
1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 78 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was John Peyton Brown born?
John Peyton Brown was born in 1808.
When did John Peyton Brown die?
John Peyton Brown died in 1892.
How old was John Peyton Brown at the time of death?
John Peyton Brown was about 84 years old.
Where is John Peyton Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Peyton's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Peyton Brown was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when John Peyton was born.
Who was president when John Peyton Brown died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John Peyton died.
What major events happened during John Peyton Brown's lifetime?
During John Peyton's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 61); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Peyton Brown?
Federal censuses taken during John Peyton's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1808
Death
1892
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