John Daniel (1883–1955)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1955
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- Names in Stone
When was John Daniel born? 1883.
When did John Daniel die? 1955.
Life story
John Daniel (1883–1955) was born in 1883, and died in 1955, at about age 72. 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
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 54 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1954 · age 71 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
Questions about John Daniel
When was John Daniel born?
John Daniel was born in 1883.
When did John Daniel die?
John Daniel died in 1955.
How old was John Daniel at the time of death?
John Daniel was about 72 years old.
Where is John Daniel 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 Daniel was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Daniel died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Daniel part of?
Born in 1883, John Daniel was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Daniel's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 23); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 35); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 52); World War II ended (1945, age 62); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Daniel?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Daniel are on AncestryData?
4 people named John Daniel are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1883
Death
1955
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Died 1926
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