J. E. Coltharp (1879–1953)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1879
    Died
    1953

    When was J. E. Coltharp born? 1879.

    When did J. E. Coltharp die? 1953.

    Life story

    J. E. Coltharp (1879–1953) was born in 1879, and died in 1953, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents J. E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about J. E.'s life.

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    The world J. E. lived through

    1. 1886 · age 7 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 21 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 29 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 38 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 48 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 56 — The Social Security Act was signed

    7. 1941 · age 62 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    8. 1947 · age 68 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    Questions about J. E. Coltharp

    When was J. E. Coltharp born?

    J. E. Coltharp was born in 1879.

    When did J. E. Coltharp die?

    J. E. Coltharp died in 1953.

    How old was J. E. Coltharp at the time of death?

    J. E. Coltharp was about 74 years old.

    Where is J. E. Coltharp buried?

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

    Who was president when J. E. Coltharp was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when J. E. was born.

    Who was president when J. E. Coltharp died?

    In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    What major events happened during J. E. Coltharp's lifetime?

    During J. E.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 7); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 24); World War I began (1914, age 35); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 48); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 58); World War II ended (1945, age 66).

    Which U.S. censuses would include J. E. Coltharp?

    Federal censuses taken during J. E.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1879

    2. Death

      1953

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "J. E. Coltharp (1879–1953)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/j-e-coltharp-1879-1953-d7423388/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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