David Kern (1864–1938)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1864 in New Orleans, LA
- Died
- 1938
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Kern born? 1864 in New Orleans, LA.
When did David Kern die? 1938.
Life story
David Kern (1864–1938) was born in 1864 in New Orleans, LA, and died in 1938, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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The world David lived through
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 7 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 39 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 48 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 54 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 65 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 73 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
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When was David Kern born?
David Kern was born in 1864 in New Orleans, LA.
Where was David Kern born?
David Kern was born in New Orleans, LA.
When did David Kern die?
David Kern died in 1938.
How old was David Kern at the time of death?
David Kern was about 74 years old.
Where is David Kern buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Kern was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Kern died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Kern's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 36); the Titanic sank (1912, age 48); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 56); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Kern?
Federal censuses taken during David'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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Birth
1864
New Orleans, LA
Death
1938
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AncestryData, "David Kern (1864–1938)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-kern-1864-1938-cd306dbc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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