John Compton Tobin (1825–1916)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1916
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- Names in Stone
When was John Compton Tobin born? 1825.
When did John Compton Tobin die? 1916.
Life story
John Compton Tobin (1825–1916) was born in 1825, and died in 1916, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents John Compton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Compton's life.
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The world John Compton lived through
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 23 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 46 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 67 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 78 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 87 — The Titanic sank
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When was John Compton Tobin born?
John Compton Tobin was born in 1825.
When did John Compton Tobin die?
John Compton Tobin died in 1916.
How old was John Compton Tobin at the time of death?
John Compton Tobin was about 91 years old.
Where is John Compton Tobin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Compton's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Compton Tobin was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when John Compton Tobin died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John Compton died.
What happened in the world the year John Compton Tobin was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during John Compton Tobin's lifetime?
During John Compton's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the American Civil War began (1861, age 36); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 44); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 67); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Compton Tobin?
Federal censuses taken during John Compton's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1825
Death
1916
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