Charles Johnson (1859–1934)
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- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1934
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles Johnson born? 1859.
When did Charles Johnson die? 1934.
Life story
Charles Johnson (1859–1934) was born in 1859, and died in 1934, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles's life.
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The world Charles lived through
1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 8 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 39 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 47 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 55 — World War I began
1920 · age 61 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 74 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about Charles Johnson
When was Charles Johnson born?
Charles Johnson was born in 1859.
When did Charles Johnson die?
Charles Johnson died in 1934.
How old was Charles Johnson at the time of death?
Charles Johnson was about 75 years old.
Where is Charles Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles Johnson was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Charles was born.
Who was president when Charles Johnson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Charles died.
What major events happened during Charles Johnson's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 33); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 47); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 58); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Charles Johnson are on AncestryData?
2 people named Charles Johnson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1859
Death
1934
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AncestryData, "Charles Johnson (1859–1934)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-johnson-1859-1934-9308aefc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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