John Augustine Washington (1891–1923)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1891
    Died
    1923

    When was John Augustine Washington born? 1891.

    When did John Augustine Washington die? 1923.

    Life story

    John Augustine Washington (1891–1923) was born in 1891, and died in 1923, at about age 32. A cemetery record documents John Augustine's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Augustine's life.

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    The world John Augustine lived through

    1. 1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1900 · age 9 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    4. 1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank

    5. 1917 · age 26 — The United States entered World War I

    6. 1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about John Augustine Washington

    When was John Augustine Washington born?

    John Augustine Washington was born in 1891.

    When did John Augustine Washington die?

    John Augustine Washington died in 1923.

    How old was John Augustine Washington at the time of death?

    John Augustine Washington was about 32 years old.

    Where is John Augustine Washington buried?

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

    Who was president when John Augustine Washington was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John Augustine was born.

    Who was president when John Augustine Washington died?

    In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.

    What generation was John Augustine Washington part of?

    Born in 1891, John Augustine Washington was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during John Augustine Washington's lifetime?

    During John Augustine's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 9); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the Titanic sank (1912, age 21); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 29).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Augustine Washington?

    Federal censuses taken during John Augustine's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1891

    2. Death

      1923

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Augustine Washington (1891–1923)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-augustine-washington-1891-1923-57e94b16/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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