David Savage (1862–1896)
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- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1896
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Savage born? 1862.
When did David Savage die? 1896.
Life story
David Savage (1862–1896) was born in 1862, and died in 1896, at about age 34. 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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1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 3 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 5 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 7 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 9 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 14 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 24 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 30 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about David Savage
When was David Savage born?
David Savage was born in 1862.
When did David Savage die?
David Savage died in 1896.
How old was David Savage at the time of death?
David Savage was about 34 years old.
Where is David Savage 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 Savage was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Savage died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Savage's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 5); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 9); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 24).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Savage?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1862
Death
1896
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AncestryData, "David Savage (1862–1896)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-savage-1862-1896-679c3161/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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