John Pitcher (1815–1862)
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- Born
- 1815
- Died
- 1862
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- Names in Stone
When was John Pitcher born? 1815.
When did John Pitcher die? 1862.
Life story
John Pitcher (1815–1862) was born in 1815, and died in 1862, at about age 47. 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
1825 · age 10 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 30 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 31 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 33 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 46 — The American Civil War began
Questions about John Pitcher
When was John Pitcher born?
John Pitcher was born in 1815.
When did John Pitcher die?
John Pitcher died in 1862.
How old was John Pitcher at the time of death?
John Pitcher was about 47 years old.
Where is John Pitcher 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 Pitcher was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Pitcher died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Pitcher's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 10); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 30); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 31); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 33); the American Civil War began (1861, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Pitcher?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1815
Birth
1815
Death
1862
Death
1862
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AncestryData, "John Pitcher (1815–1862)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-pitcher-1815-1862-ddd85edb/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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