John A Carlson (1863–1921)
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- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1921
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- Names in Stone
When was John A Carlson born? 1863.
When did John A Carlson die? 1921.
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John A Carlson (1863–1921) was born in 1863, and died in 1921, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents John A's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John A's life.
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The world John A lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 37 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 54 — The United States entered World War I
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When was John A Carlson born?
John A Carlson was born in 1863.
When did John A Carlson die?
John A Carlson died in 1921.
How old was John A Carlson at the time of death?
John A Carlson was about 58 years old.
Where is John A Carlson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John A's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John A Carlson was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John A was born.
Who was president when John A Carlson died?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
What happened in the world the year John A Carlson was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during John A Carlson's lifetime?
During John A's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include John A Carlson?
Federal censuses taken during John A's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1863
Death
1921
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