John Westerman (1809–1845)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1845
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- Names in Stone
When was John Westerman born? 1809.
When did John Westerman die? 1845.
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John Westerman (1809–1845) was born in 1809, and died in 1845, at about age 36. 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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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 16 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
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When was John Westerman born?
John Westerman was born in 1809.
When did John Westerman die?
John Westerman died in 1845.
How old was John Westerman at the time of death?
John Westerman was about 36 years old.
Where is John Westerman 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 Westerman was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when John Westerman died?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
What major events happened during John Westerman's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 16); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Westerman?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1809
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1845
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