David Wade (1864–1940)
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- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1940
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- Names in Stone
When was David Wade born? 1864.
When did David Wade die? 1940.
Life story
David Wade (1864–1940) was born in 1864, and died in 1940, at about age 76. 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
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 7 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 39 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 48 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 54 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 65 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 73 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about David Wade
When was David Wade born?
David Wade was born in 1864.
When did David Wade die?
David Wade died in 1940.
How old was David Wade at the time of death?
David Wade was about 76 years old.
Where is David Wade 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 Wade was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Wade died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Wade's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 36); the Titanic sank (1912, age 48); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 56); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Wade?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1864
Death
1940
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AncestryData, "David Wade (1864–1940)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-wade-1864-1940-7ef085a6/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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