Jos Addison Craighill (1810–1875)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1810
    Died
    1875

    When was Jos Addison Craighill born? 1810.

    When did Jos Addison Craighill die? 1875.

    Life story

    Jos Addison Craighill (1810–1875) was born in 1810, and died in 1875, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Jos Addison's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jos Addison's life.

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    The world Jos Addison lived through

    1. 1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Jos Addison Craighill

    When was Jos Addison Craighill born?

    Jos Addison Craighill was born in 1810.

    When did Jos Addison Craighill die?

    Jos Addison Craighill died in 1875.

    How old was Jos Addison Craighill at the time of death?

    Jos Addison Craighill was about 65 years old.

    Where is Jos Addison Craighill buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jos Addison's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Jos Addison Craighill was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when Jos Addison was born.

    Who was president when Jos Addison Craighill died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Jos Addison died.

    What major events happened during Jos Addison Craighill's lifetime?

    During Jos Addison's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 35); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 57); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Jos Addison Craighill?

    Federal censuses taken during Jos Addison's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1810

    2. Death

      1875

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Jos Addison Craighill (1810–1875)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jos-addison-craighill-1810-1875-e987f8fd/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Names in Stone

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