John Rubright (1809–1895)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1895
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When was John Rubright born? 1809.
When did John Rubright die? 1895.
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John Rubright (1809–1895) was born in 1809, and died in 1895, at about age 86. 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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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 77 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about John Rubright
When was John Rubright born?
John Rubright was born in 1809.
When did John Rubright die?
John Rubright died in 1895.
How old was John Rubright at the time of death?
John Rubright was about 86 years old.
Where is John Rubright 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 Rubright was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when John Rubright died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Rubright's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 60); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Rubright?
Federal censuses taken during John'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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1809
Death
1895
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