David W Knowles (1886–1967)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1967
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David W Knowles born? 1886.
When did David W Knowles die? 1967.
Life story
David W Knowles (1886–1967) was born in 1886, and died in 1967, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents David W's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David W's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find David W’s records
The world David W lived through
1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 28 — World War I began
1927 · age 41 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 51 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 59 — World War II ended
1954 · age 68 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 76 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about David W Knowles
When was David W Knowles born?
David W Knowles was born in 1886.
When did David W Knowles die?
David W Knowles died in 1967.
How old was David W Knowles at the time of death?
David W Knowles was about 81 years old.
Where is David W Knowles buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David W's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David W Knowles was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when David W was born.
Who was president when David W Knowles died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when David W died.
What generation was David W Knowles part of?
Born in 1886, David W Knowles was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year David W Knowles was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during David W Knowles's lifetime?
During David W's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 22); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 41); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 55); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 68); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include David W Knowles?
Federal censuses taken during David W's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1886
Death
1967
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Knowles family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "David W Knowles (1886–1967)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-w-knowles-1886-1967-92fdec12/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-w-knowles-1886-1967-92fdec12/
Sources
Other David W Knowles records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Knowles family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.