John Davis (1853–1918)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1918
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- Names in Stone
When was John Davis born? 1853.
When did John Davis die? 1918.
Life story
John Davis (1853–1918) was born in 1853, and died in 1918, at about age 65. 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 8 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 45 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 53 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 61 — World War I began
Questions about John Davis
When was John Davis born?
John Davis was born in 1853.
When did John Davis die?
John Davis died in 1918.
How old was John Davis at the time of death?
John Davis was about 65 years old.
Where is John Davis 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 Davis was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when John Davis died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Davis's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 14); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 45); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 53); World War I began (1914, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Davis?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Davis are on AncestryData?
3 people named John Davis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1853
Death
1918
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AncestryData, "John Davis (1853–1918)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-davis-1853-1918-5f6d71b4/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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