David L. Thomas (1858–1932)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1932
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- Names in Stone
When was David L. Thomas born? 1858.
When did David L. Thomas die? 1932.
Life story
David L. Thomas (1858–1932) was born in 1858, and died in 1932, at about age 74. 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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1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 40 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 56 — World War I began
1920 · age 62 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was David L. Thomas born?
David L. Thomas was born in 1858.
When did David L. Thomas die?
David L. Thomas died in 1932.
How old was David L. Thomas at the time of death?
David L. Thomas was about 74 years old.
Where is David L. Thomas 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. Thomas was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when David L. was born.
Who was president when David L. Thomas died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when David L. died.
What major events happened during David L. Thomas's lifetime?
During David L.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 34); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 48); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 59); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include David L. Thomas?
Federal censuses taken during David L.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1932
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