John Owen (centenarian)
John Owen | |
|---|---|
 Around 1843 | |
| Born | April 16, 1735 Salisbury, Connecticut, Thirteen Colonies |
| Died | 1843 (aged 107–108) New York, U.S. |
| Other names | John Owens |
| Known for | One of the earliest born humans to be photographed, possibly one of the last veterans of the French and Indian War. |
John Owen (April 16, 1735 – February 24, 1843) was an American centenarian and veteran from Salisbury, Connecticut. Owen served in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. He may have been the last living veteran of the French and Indian War.[1]
Biography
[edit]Owen was born on April 16, 1735, in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut Colony, to Aaron Owen and Miriam Wright. He is known to have served in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, in which he apparently served under Captain Nathaniel Buel. Owen was photographed soon before his death, making him the earliest-born person with a confirmed date of birth to be photographed.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Cotton, Josh (July 22, 2017). "Colonial Intrigue: It's possible that the last surviving veteran of the French & Indian War is buried in Warren". Times Observer. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
- ^ Caskey, Michelle (2016-01-17). "John Owen". The Caskey Family. Retrieved 2026-01-11.