David W. Scott (1855–1920)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1920
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- Names in Stone
When was David W. Scott born? 1855.
When did David W. Scott die? 1920.
Life story
David W. Scott (1855–1920) was born in 1855, and died in 1920, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents David W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David W.'s life.
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1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 59 — World War I began
1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was David W. Scott born?
David W. Scott was born in 1855.
When did David W. Scott die?
David W. Scott died in 1920.
How old was David W. Scott at the time of death?
David W. Scott was about 65 years old.
Where is David W. Scott 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. Scott was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when David W. was born.
Who was president when David W. Scott died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when David W. died.
What major events happened during David W. Scott's lifetime?
During David W.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include David W. Scott?
Federal censuses taken during David W.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1920
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