John Stillwell (1795–1869)
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- Born
- 1795
- Died
- 1869
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- Names in Stone
When was John Stillwell born? 1795.
When did John Stillwell die? 1869.
Life story
John Stillwell (1795–1869) was born in 1795, and died in 1869, at about age 74. 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
1803 · age 8 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 30 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 51 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 66 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 70 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 74 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was John Stillwell born?
John Stillwell was born in 1795.
When did John Stillwell die?
John Stillwell died in 1869.
How old was John Stillwell at the time of death?
John Stillwell was about 74 years old.
Where is John Stillwell 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 Stillwell was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Stillwell died?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
What major events happened during John Stillwell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 8); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 30); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 51); the American Civil War began (1861, age 66); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 70); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Stillwell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1795
Death
1869
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AncestryData, "John Stillwell (1795–1869)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-stillwell-1795-1869-4cd2b720/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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