Hannah Johnson (1862–1948)
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- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1948
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- Names in Stone
When was Hannah Johnson born? 1862.
When did Hannah Johnson die? 1948.
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Hannah Johnson (1862–1948) was born in 1862, and died in 1948, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Hannah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hannah's life.
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The world Hannah lived through
1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1871 · age 9 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 36 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 46 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 56 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 71 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 79 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Hannah Johnson
When was Hannah Johnson born?
Hannah Johnson was born in 1862.
When did Hannah Johnson die?
Hannah Johnson died in 1948.
How old was Hannah Johnson at the time of death?
Hannah Johnson was about 86 years old.
Where is Hannah Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hannah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hannah Johnson was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Hannah was born.
Who was president when Hannah Johnson died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Hannah died.
What major events happened during Hannah Johnson's lifetime?
During Hannah's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 14); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 41); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 55); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 71); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hannah Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Hannah's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Hannah Johnson are on AncestryData?
3 people named Hannah Johnson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1862
Death
1948
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