John Davis (1861–1881)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1881
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Davis born? 1861.
When did John Davis die? 1881.
Life story
John Davis (1861–1881) was born in 1861, and died in 1881, at about age 20. 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
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 2 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 4 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 10 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about John Davis
When was John Davis born?
John Davis was born in 1861.
When did John Davis die?
John Davis died in 1881.
How old was John Davis at the time of death?
John Davis was about 20 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 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when John Davis died?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
What happened in the world the year John Davis was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during John Davis's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 4); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Davis?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.
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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1861
Death
1881
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AncestryData, "John Davis (1861–1881)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-davis-1861-1881-0edda3a4/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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