John Slyvis (1821–1881)
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- Born
- 1821
- Died
- 1881
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- Names in Stone
When was John Slyvis born? 1821.
When did John Slyvis die? 1881.
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John Slyvis (1821–1881) was born in 1821, and died in 1881, at about age 60. 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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1825 · age 4 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 25 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 40 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 44 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 48 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 55 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was John Slyvis born?
John Slyvis was born in 1821.
When did John Slyvis die?
John Slyvis died in 1881.
How old was John Slyvis at the time of death?
John Slyvis was about 60 years old.
Where is John Slyvis 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 Slyvis was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Slyvis died?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
What major events happened during John Slyvis's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 25); the American Civil War began (1861, age 40); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 44); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 48); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Slyvis?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1821
Death
1881
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