Josiah Frey (1827–1859)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1859
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- Names in Stone
When was Josiah Frey born? 1827.
When did Josiah Frey die? 1859.
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Josiah Frey (1827–1859) was born in 1827, and died in 1859, at about age 32. 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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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 19 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Josiah Frey born?
Josiah Frey was born in 1827.
When did Josiah Frey die?
Josiah Frey died in 1859.
How old was Josiah Frey at the time of death?
Josiah Frey was about 32 years old.
Where is Josiah Frey 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 Frey was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Josiah was born.
Who was president when Josiah Frey died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Josiah died.
What major events happened during Josiah Frey's lifetime?
During Josiah's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 19); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21).
Which U.S. censuses would include Josiah Frey?
Federal censuses taken during Josiah's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1827
Death
1859
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