Samson Knowles (1851–1921)
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- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1921
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- Names in Stone
When was Samson Knowles born? 1851.
When did Samson Knowles die? 1921.
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Samson Knowles (1851–1921) was born in 1851, and died in 1921, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Samson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samson's life.
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1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 47 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 55 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 63 — World War I began
1920 · age 69 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Samson Knowles born?
Samson Knowles was born in 1851.
When did Samson Knowles die?
Samson Knowles died in 1921.
How old was Samson Knowles at the time of death?
Samson Knowles was about 70 years old.
Where is Samson Knowles buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samson Knowles was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Samson was born.
Who was president when Samson Knowles died?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
What major events happened during Samson Knowles's lifetime?
During Samson's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 41); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 55); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samson Knowles?
Federal censuses taken during Samson'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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1851
Death
1921
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