John Dys (1854–1937)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1937
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Dys born? 1854.
When did John Dys die? 1937.
Life story
John Dys (1854–1937) was born in 1854, and died in 1937, at about age 83. 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 7 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 60 — World War I began
1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 79 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about John Dys
When was John Dys born?
John Dys was born in 1854.
When did John Dys die?
John Dys died in 1937.
How old was John Dys at the time of death?
John Dys was about 83 years old.
Where is John Dys 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 Dys was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Dys died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Dys's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Dys?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Dys are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Dys are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1854
Death
1937
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