David L. Cole (1864–1911)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1864
    Died
    1911

    When was David L. Cole born? 1864.

    When did David L. Cole die? 1911.

    Life story

    David L. Cole (1864–1911) was born in 1864, and died in 1911, at about age 47. A cemetery record documents David L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David L.'s life.

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    The world David L. lived through

    1. 1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    2. 1869 · age 5 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    3. 1876 · age 12 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    5. 1900 · age 36 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    6. 1906 · age 42 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about David L. Cole

    When was David L. Cole born?

    David L. Cole was born in 1864.

    When did David L. Cole die?

    David L. Cole died in 1911.

    How old was David L. Cole at the time of death?

    David L. Cole was about 47 years old.

    Where is David L. Cole buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when David L. Cole was born?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when David L. was born.

    Who was president when David L. Cole died?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when David L. died.

    What major events happened during David L. Cole's lifetime?

    During David L.'s lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 5); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 28); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 36); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 42).

    Which U.S. censuses would include David L. Cole?

    Federal censuses taken during David L.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1864

    2. Death

      1911

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "David L. Cole (1864–1911)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-l-cole-1864-1911-98dba082/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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