John Simison (1798–1853)
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- Born
- 1798
- Died
- 1853
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Simison born? 1798.
When did John Simison die? 1853.
Life story
John Simison (1798–1853) was born in 1798, and died in 1853, at about age 55. 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 5 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 14 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 27 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 47 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 48 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 50 — The California Gold Rush began
Questions about John Simison
When was John Simison born?
John Simison was born in 1798.
When did John Simison die?
John Simison died in 1853.
How old was John Simison at the time of death?
John Simison was about 55 years old.
Where is John Simison 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 Simison was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Simison died?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
What major events happened during John Simison's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 5); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 14); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 27); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 47); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 48); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Simison?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
How many people named John Simison are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Simison are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1798
Death
1853
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