David Kunz (1855–1916)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1916
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Kunz born? 1855.
When did David Kunz die? 1916.
Life story
David Kunz (1855–1916) was born in 1855, and died in 1916, at about age 61. 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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1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 10 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 37 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 45 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 57 — The Titanic sank
Questions about David Kunz
When was David Kunz born?
David Kunz was born in 1855.
When did David Kunz die?
David Kunz died in 1916.
How old was David Kunz at the time of death?
David Kunz was about 61 years old.
Where is David Kunz 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 Kunz was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Kunz died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Kunz's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 12); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); World War I began (1914, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Kunz?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1916
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AncestryData, "David Kunz (1855–1916)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-kunz-1855-1916-5ba0d592/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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