Jonathan Towne (1785–1874)
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- Born
- 1785
- Died
- 1874
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- Names in Stone
When was Jonathan Towne born? 1785.
When did Jonathan Towne die? 1874.
Life story
Jonathan Towne (1785–1874) was born in 1785, and died in 1874, at about age 89. 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
1787 · age 2 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 18 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 40 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 61 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 76 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 80 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 84 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Jonathan Towne born?
Jonathan Towne was born in 1785.
When did Jonathan Towne die?
Jonathan Towne died in 1874.
How old was Jonathan Towne at the time of death?
Jonathan Towne was about 89 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?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Jonathan died.
What major events happened during Jonathan Towne's lifetime?
During Jonathan's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 2); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 27); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 61); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 78); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jonathan Towne?
Federal censuses taken during Jonathan's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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2 people named Jonathan Towne are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1785
Death
1874
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AncestryData, "Jonathan Towne (1785–1874)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jonathan-towne-1785-1874-4ec5af26/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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