John Anderson (1868–1913)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1913
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Anderson born? 1868.
When did John Anderson die? 1913.
Life story
John Anderson (1868–1913) was born in 1868, and died in 1913, at about age 45. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 8 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 24 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 32 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 38 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 44 — The Titanic sank
Questions about John Anderson
When was John Anderson born?
John Anderson was born in 1868.
When did John Anderson die?
John Anderson died in 1913.
How old was John Anderson at the time of death?
John Anderson was about 45 years old.
Where is John Anderson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Anderson was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Anderson died?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
What major events happened during John Anderson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 24); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 32); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 38); the Titanic sank (1912, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Anderson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1868
Death
1913
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AncestryData, "John Anderson (1868–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-anderson-1868-1913-c88df642/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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