John Roberts (1796–1874)
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- Born
- 1796
- Died
- 1874
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Roberts born? 1796.
When did John Roberts die? 1874.
Life story
John Roberts (1796–1874) was born in 1796, and died in 1874, at about age 78. 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 7 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 29 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 50 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 65 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 69 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 73 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
Questions about John Roberts
When was John Roberts born?
John Roberts was born in 1796.
When did John Roberts die?
John Roberts died in 1874.
How old was John Roberts at the time of death?
John Roberts was about 78 years old.
Where is John Roberts 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 Roberts was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Roberts died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Roberts's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 7); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 29); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 50); the American Civil War began (1861, age 65); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 69); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Roberts?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1796
Death
1874
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