Joseph Ferring (1869–1948)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1948
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Ferring born? 1869.
When did Joseph Ferring die? 1948.
Life story
Joseph Ferring (1869–1948) was born in 1869, and died in 1948, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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The world Joseph lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 60 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 70 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 78 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Joseph Ferring
When was Joseph Ferring born?
Joseph Ferring was born in 1869.
When did Joseph Ferring die?
Joseph Ferring died in 1948.
How old was Joseph Ferring at the time of death?
Joseph Ferring was about 79 years old.
Where is Joseph Ferring buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Ferring was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when Joseph Ferring died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What happened in the world the year Joseph Ferring was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during Joseph Ferring's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29); the Titanic sank (1912, age 43); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 58); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Ferring?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph'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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1869
Death
1948
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AncestryData, "Joseph Ferring (1869–1948)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-ferring-1869-1948-9015bf42/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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