Joseph E. Farnum (1844–1849)
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- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1849
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When was Joseph E. Farnum born? 1844.
When did Joseph E. Farnum die? 1849.
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Joseph E. Farnum (1844–1849) was born in 1844, and died in 1849, at about age 5. A cemetery record documents Joseph E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph E.'s life.
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1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 2 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 4 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Joseph E. Farnum born?
Joseph E. Farnum was born in 1844.
When did Joseph E. Farnum die?
Joseph E. Farnum died in 1849.
How old was Joseph E. Farnum at the time of death?
Joseph E. Farnum was about 5 years old.
Where is Joseph E. Farnum buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph E. Farnum was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Joseph E. was born.
Who was president when Joseph E. Farnum died?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
What major events happened during Joseph E. Farnum's lifetime?
During Joseph E.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 4).
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1844
Death
1849
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