John Slafter (1739–1819)
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- Born
- 1739
- Died
- 1819
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- Names in Stone
When was John Slafter born? 1739.
When did John Slafter die? 1819.
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John Slafter (1739–1819) was born in 1739, and died in 1819, at about age 80. 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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1776 · age 37 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 48 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 51 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 64 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 73 — The War of 1812 began
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When was John Slafter born?
John Slafter was born in 1739.
When did John Slafter die?
John Slafter died in 1819.
How old was John Slafter at the time of death?
John Slafter was about 80 years old.
Where is John Slafter 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 Slafter died?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Slafter's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 37); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 48); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 51); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 64); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Slafter?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810.
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1739
Death
1819
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