Joseph H. Peabody (1809–1882)
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- Born
- 1809 in Milford, NH
- Died
- 1882 in Fitchburg, MA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph H. Peabody born? 1809 in Milford, NH.
When did Joseph H. Peabody die? 1882 in Fitchburg, MA.
Life story
Joseph H. Peabody (1809–1882) was born in 1809 in Milford, NH, and died in 1882 in Fitchburg, MA, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Joseph H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph H.'s life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Joseph H. Peabody born?
Joseph H. Peabody was born in 1809 in Milford, NH.
Where was Joseph H. Peabody born?
Joseph H. Peabody was born in Milford, NH.
When did Joseph H. Peabody die?
Joseph H. Peabody died in 1882 in Fitchburg, MA.
Where did Joseph H. Peabody die?
Joseph H. Peabody died in Fitchburg, MA.
How old was Joseph H. Peabody at the time of death?
Joseph H. Peabody was about 73 years old.
Where is Joseph H. Peabody buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph H. Peabody was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Joseph H. Peabody died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Joseph H. died.
What major events happened during Joseph H. Peabody's lifetime?
During Joseph H.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph H. Peabody?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph H.'s lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1809
Milford, NH
Death
1882
Fitchburg, MA
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