John Sabin (1822–1878)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1822
    Died
    1878

    When was John Sabin born? 1822.

    When did John Sabin die? 1878.

    Life story

    John Sabin (1822–1878) was born in 1822, and died in 1878, at about age 56. 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

    1. 1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about John Sabin

    When was John Sabin born?

    John Sabin was born in 1822.

    When did John Sabin die?

    John Sabin died in 1878.

    How old was John Sabin at the time of death?

    John Sabin was about 56 years old.

    Where is John Sabin 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 Sabin was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when John was born.

    Who was president when John Sabin died?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when John died.

    What major events happened during John Sabin's lifetime?

    During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 24); the American Civil War began (1861, age 39); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 47); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 54).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Sabin?

    Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1822

    2. Death

      1878

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Sabin (1822–1878)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-sabin-1822-1878-5caf9bc7/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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