Joseph Holt (1847–1922)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1922
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Holt born? 1847.
When did Joseph Holt die? 1922.
Life story
Joseph Holt (1847–1922) was born in 1847, and died in 1922, at about age 75. 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
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Joseph Holt
When was Joseph Holt born?
Joseph Holt was born in 1847.
When did Joseph Holt die?
Joseph Holt died in 1922.
How old was Joseph Holt at the time of death?
Joseph Holt was about 75 years old.
Where is Joseph Holt 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 Holt was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Holt died?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Holt's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Holt?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1847
Death
1922
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AncestryData, "Joseph Holt (1847–1922)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-holt-1847-1922-6bd6647a/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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