Joseph Lancaster (1814–1871)
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- Born
- 1814
- Died
- 1871
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Lancaster born? 1814.
When did Joseph Lancaster die? 1871.
Life story
Joseph Lancaster (1814–1871) was born in 1814, and died in 1871, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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The world Joseph lived through
1825 · age 11 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 32 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 47 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 51 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 55 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Joseph Lancaster born?
Joseph Lancaster was born in 1814.
When did Joseph Lancaster die?
Joseph Lancaster died in 1871.
How old was Joseph Lancaster at the time of death?
Joseph Lancaster was about 57 years old.
Where is Joseph Lancaster 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 Lancaster was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Lancaster died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Lancaster's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 11); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 32); the American Civil War began (1861, age 47); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 51); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Lancaster?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1814
Death
1871
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AncestryData, "Joseph Lancaster (1814–1871)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-lancaster-1814-1871-cb058d21/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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