Daniel Devanny (1863–1934)
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- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1934
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Daniel Devanny born? 1863.
When did Daniel Devanny die? 1934.
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Life story
Daniel Devanny (1863–1934) was born in 1863, and died in 1934, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Daniel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel's life.
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The world Daniel lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 37 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 54 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 64 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Daniel Devanny
When was Daniel Devanny born?
Daniel Devanny was born in 1863.
When did Daniel Devanny die?
Daniel Devanny died in 1934.
How old was Daniel Devanny at the time of death?
Daniel Devanny was about 71 years old.
Where is Daniel Devanny buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Daniel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Daniel Devanny was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Daniel was born.
Who was president when Daniel Devanny died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Daniel died.
What happened in the world the year Daniel Devanny was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during Daniel Devanny's lifetime?
During Daniel's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 8); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 35); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 55); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Devanny?
Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named Daniel Devanny are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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AncestryData, "Daniel Devanny (1863–1934)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/daniel-devanny-1863-1934-cd6998b4/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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