Josiah Nicholas (1854–1900)
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- Born
- 1854 in American Fork
- Died
- 1900
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Josiah Nicholas born? 1854 in American Fork.
When did Josiah Nicholas die? 1900.
Life story
Josiah Nicholas (1854–1900) was born in 1854 in American Fork, and died in 1900, at about age 46. 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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1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 11 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 15 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 38 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 46 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Josiah Nicholas
When was Josiah Nicholas born?
Josiah Nicholas was born in 1854 in American Fork.
Where was Josiah Nicholas born?
Josiah Nicholas was born in American Fork.
When did Josiah Nicholas die?
Josiah Nicholas died in 1900.
How old was Josiah Nicholas at the time of death?
Josiah Nicholas was about 46 years old.
Where is Josiah Nicholas 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 Nicholas was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Josiah was born.
Who was president when Josiah Nicholas died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Josiah died.
What major events happened during Josiah Nicholas's lifetime?
During Josiah's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 22); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Josiah Nicholas?
Federal censuses taken during Josiah's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1854
American Fork
Death
1900
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