Moses Wilson (1884–1905)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1905
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Moses Wilson born? 1884.
When did Moses Wilson die? 1905.
Life story
Moses Wilson (1884–1905) was born in 1884, and died in 1905, at about age 21. A cemetery record documents Moses's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Moses's life.
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The world Moses lived through
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 8 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 14 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 19 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Moses Wilson
When was Moses Wilson born?
Moses Wilson was born in 1884.
When did Moses Wilson die?
Moses Wilson died in 1905.
How old was Moses Wilson at the time of death?
Moses Wilson was about 21 years old.
Where is Moses Wilson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Moses's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Moses Wilson was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Moses was born.
Who was president when Moses Wilson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Moses died.
What generation was Moses Wilson part of?
Born in 1884, Moses Wilson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Moses Wilson's lifetime?
During Moses's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 8); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 14); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 16); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include Moses Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during Moses's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1884
Death
1905
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