Joseph Nichols (1801–1888)
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- Born
- 1801
- Died
- 1888
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Nichols born? 1801.
When did Joseph Nichols die? 1888.
Life story
Joseph Nichols (1801–1888) was born in 1801, and died in 1888, at about age 87. 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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1803 · age 2 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 24 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 45 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 60 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 64 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 68 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 75 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Joseph Nichols
When was Joseph Nichols born?
Joseph Nichols was born in 1801.
When did Joseph Nichols die?
Joseph Nichols died in 1888.
How old was Joseph Nichols at the time of death?
Joseph Nichols was about 87 years old.
Where is Joseph Nichols 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 Nichols was born?
In 1801, the U.S. presidents were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Who was president when Joseph Nichols died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Nichols's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 2); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 44); the American Civil War began (1861, age 60); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 66); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Nichols?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named Joseph Nichols are on AncestryData?
2 people named Joseph Nichols are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1801
Death
1888
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AncestryData, "Joseph Nichols (1801–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-nichols-1801-1888-d53fc9ff/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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Died 1772
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