Josiah Crosby (1794–1853)
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- Born
- 1794
- Died
- 1853
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- Names in Stone
When was Josiah Crosby born? 1794.
When did Josiah Crosby die? 1853.
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Josiah Crosby (1794–1853) was born in 1794, and died in 1853, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Josiah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Josiah's life.
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The world Josiah lived through
1803 · age 9 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 18 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 31 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 51 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 52 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 54 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Josiah Crosby born?
Josiah Crosby was born in 1794.
When did Josiah Crosby die?
Josiah Crosby died in 1853.
How old was Josiah Crosby at the time of death?
Josiah Crosby was about 59 years old.
Where is Josiah Crosby buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Josiah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Josiah Crosby was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Josiah was born.
Who was president when Josiah Crosby died?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
What major events happened during Josiah Crosby's lifetime?
During Josiah's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 9); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 18); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 31); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 51); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 52); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include Josiah Crosby?
Federal censuses taken during Josiah's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1794
Death
1853
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