Joseph Cathey (1803–1874)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1874
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Cathey born? 1803.
When did Joseph Cathey die? 1874.
Life story
Joseph Cathey (1803–1874) was born in 1803, and died in 1874, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Joseph’s records
The world Joseph lived through
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
Questions about Joseph Cathey
When was Joseph Cathey born?
Joseph Cathey was born in 1803.
When did Joseph Cathey die?
Joseph Cathey died in 1874.
How old was Joseph Cathey at the time of death?
Joseph Cathey was about 71 years old.
Where is Joseph Cathey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Cathey was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Cathey died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What happened in the world the year Joseph Cathey was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during Joseph Cathey's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 22); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 43); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 62); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Cathey?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1803
Death
1874
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Cathey family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Joseph Cathey (1803–1874)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-cathey-1803-1874-a2b2a2dd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-cathey-1803-1874-a2b2a2dd/
Sources
Other Joseph Cathey records
Born 1835
Died 1863
Born 1849
Died 1878
Born 1859
Died 1906
Born 1912
Died 2000
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.