John Devanny (1869–1947)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1947
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was John Devanny born? 1869.
When did John Devanny die? 1947.
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Life story
John Devanny (1869–1947) was born in 1869, and died in 1947, at about age 78. 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
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 60 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 70 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 78 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John Devanny
When was John Devanny born?
John Devanny was born in 1869.
When did John Devanny die?
John Devanny died in 1947.
How old was John Devanny at the time of death?
John Devanny was about 78 years old.
Where is John Devanny 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 Devanny was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when John Devanny died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Devanny was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during John Devanny's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29); the Titanic sank (1912, age 43); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 58); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Devanny?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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AncestryData, "John Devanny (1869–1947)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-devanny-1869-1947-cdfc2ea0/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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