John Chaplin (1861–1920)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1920
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- Names in Stone
When was John Chaplin born? 1861.
When did John Chaplin die? 1920.
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John Chaplin (1861–1920) was born in 1861, and died in 1920, at about age 59. 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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1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 37 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 53 — World War I began
1920 · age 59 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about John Chaplin
When was John Chaplin born?
John Chaplin was born in 1861.
When did John Chaplin die?
John Chaplin died in 1920.
How old was John Chaplin at the time of death?
John Chaplin was about 59 years old.
Where is John Chaplin 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 Chaplin was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when John Chaplin died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Chaplin was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during John Chaplin's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Chaplin?
Federal censuses taken during John'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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1861
Death
1920
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