John Straite (1835–1872)
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- Born
- 1835
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was John Straite born? 1835.
When did John Straite die? 1872.
Life story
John Straite (1835–1872) was born in 1835, and died in 1872, at about age 37. 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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1845 · age 10 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 13 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 28 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 32 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 36 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was John Straite born?
John Straite was born in 1835.
When did John Straite die?
John Straite died in 1872.
How old was John Straite at the time of death?
John Straite was about 37 years old.
Where is John Straite 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 Straite was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Straite died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Straite's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 10); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 13); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 28); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 32); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Straite?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1835
Death
1872
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