Jasper Davis (1854–1922)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1922
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- Names in Stone
When was Jasper Davis born? 1854.
When did Jasper Davis die? 1922.
Life story
Jasper Davis (1854–1922) was born in 1854, and died in 1922, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Jasper's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jasper's life.
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The world Jasper lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 60 — World War I began
1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Jasper Davis born?
Jasper Davis was born in 1854.
When did Jasper Davis die?
Jasper Davis died in 1922.
How old was Jasper Davis at the time of death?
Jasper Davis was about 68 years old.
Where is Jasper Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jasper's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jasper Davis was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Jasper was born.
Who was president when Jasper Davis died?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Jasper died.
What major events happened during Jasper Davis's lifetime?
During Jasper's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jasper Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Jasper'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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1854
Death
1922
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