Jonathan Towne (1744–1832)
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- Born
- 1744
- Died
- 1832
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- Names in Stone
When was Jonathan Towne born? 1744.
When did Jonathan Towne die? 1832.
Life story
Jonathan Towne (1744–1832) was born in 1744, and died in 1832, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Jonathan's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jonathan's life.
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The world Jonathan lived through
1776 · age 32 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 43 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 46 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 59 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 68 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 81 — The Erie Canal opened
Questions about Jonathan Towne
When was Jonathan Towne born?
Jonathan Towne was born in 1744.
When did Jonathan Towne die?
Jonathan Towne died in 1832.
How old was Jonathan Towne at the time of death?
Jonathan Towne was about 88 years old.
Where is Jonathan Towne buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jonathan's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jonathan Towne died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Jonathan died.
What major events happened during Jonathan Towne's lifetime?
During Jonathan's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 32); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 43); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 46); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 59); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 68); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jonathan Towne?
Federal censuses taken during Jonathan's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
How many people named Jonathan Towne are on AncestryData?
2 people named Jonathan Towne are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1744
Death
1832
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AncestryData, "Jonathan Towne (1744–1832)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jonathan-towne-1744-1832-86b684cb/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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