David Pell (1855–1928)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1855
    Died
    1928

    When was David Pell born? 1855.

    When did David Pell die? 1928.

    Life story

    David Pell (1855–1928) was born in 1855, and died in 1928, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.

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    The world David lived through

    1. 1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 59 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about David Pell

    When was David Pell born?

    David Pell was born in 1855.

    When did David Pell die?

    David Pell died in 1928.

    How old was David Pell at the time of death?

    David Pell was about 73 years old.

    Where is David Pell buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when David Pell was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when David was born.

    Who was president when David Pell died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when David died.

    What major events happened during David Pell's lifetime?

    During David's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include David Pell?

    Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1855

    2. Death

      1928

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "David Pell (1855–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-pell-1855-1928-f8f5fa53/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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