John Swackhamer (1831–1864)
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- Born
- 1831
- Died
- 1864
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- Names in Stone
When was John Swackhamer born? 1831.
When did John Swackhamer die? 1864.
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John Swackhamer (1831–1864) was born in 1831, and died in 1864, at about age 33. 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 14 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 15 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 17 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 30 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 32 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was John Swackhamer born?
John Swackhamer was born in 1831.
When did John Swackhamer die?
John Swackhamer died in 1864.
How old was John Swackhamer at the time of death?
John Swackhamer was about 33 years old.
Where is John Swackhamer 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 Swackhamer was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Swackhamer died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Swackhamer's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 14); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 17); the American Civil War began (1861, age 30); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Swackhamer?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1831
Death
1864
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