John Wolfe (1859–1877)
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- Born
- 1859 in Stockbridge
- Died
- 1877 in San Francisco
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Wolfe born? 1859 in Stockbridge.
When did John Wolfe die? 1877 in San Francisco.
Life story
John Wolfe (1859–1877) was born in 1859 in Stockbridge, and died in 1877 in San Francisco, at about age 18. 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
1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 4 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 6 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 8 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 10 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 12 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about John Wolfe
When was John Wolfe born?
John Wolfe was born in 1859 in Stockbridge.
Where was John Wolfe born?
John Wolfe was born in Stockbridge.
When did John Wolfe die?
John Wolfe died in 1877 in San Francisco.
Where did John Wolfe die?
John Wolfe died in San Francisco.
How old was John Wolfe at the time of death?
John Wolfe was about 18 years old.
Where is John Wolfe 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 Wolfe was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Wolfe died?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
What major events happened during John Wolfe's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 17).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Wolfe?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1859
Stockbridge
Death
1877
San Francisco
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