John Thompson (1800–1883)
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- Born
- 1800
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was John Thompson born? 1800.
When did John Thompson die? 1883.
Life story
John Thompson (1800–1883) was born in 1800, and died in 1883, at about age 83. 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 3 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 25 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 46 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 61 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 65 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 69 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 76 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about John Thompson
When was John Thompson born?
John Thompson was born in 1800.
When did John Thompson die?
John Thompson died in 1883.
How old was John Thompson at the time of death?
John Thompson was about 83 years old.
Where is John Thompson 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 Thompson was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Thompson died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Thompson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 45); the American Civil War began (1861, age 61); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 67); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Thompson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1800
Death
1883
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AncestryData, "John Thompson (1800–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-thompson-1800-1883-c483454e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Born 1841 in Disley, England
Died 1921 in Fish Haven, Idaho
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