John Watkins (1823–1895)
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- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1895
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- Names in Stone
When was John Watkins born? 1823.
When did John Watkins die? 1895.
Life story
John Watkins (1823–1895) was born in 1823, and died in 1895, at about age 72. 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 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 53 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 69 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was John Watkins born?
John Watkins was born in 1823.
When did John Watkins die?
John Watkins died in 1895.
How old was John Watkins at the time of death?
John Watkins was about 72 years old.
Where is John Watkins 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 Watkins was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Watkins died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Watkins's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 25); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 48); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Watkins?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1823
Death
1895
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AncestryData, "John Watkins (1823–1895)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-watkins-1823-1895-dce9334d/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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