John S. Newbery (1823–1906)
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- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1906
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- Names in Stone
When was John S. Newbery born? 1823.
When did John S. Newbery die? 1906.
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John S. Newbery (1823–1906) was born in 1823, and died in 1906, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents John S.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John S.'s life.
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1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 25 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 48 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 69 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 80 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was John S. Newbery born?
John S. Newbery was born in 1823.
When did John S. Newbery die?
John S. Newbery died in 1906.
How old was John S. Newbery at the time of death?
John S. Newbery was about 83 years old.
Where is John S. Newbery buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John S.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John S. Newbery was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John S. was born.
Who was president when John S. Newbery died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John S. died.
What major events happened during John S. Newbery's lifetime?
During John S.'s lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 25); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 48); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 69); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include John S. Newbery?
Federal censuses taken during John S.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1823
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1906
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