John E. Davis (1881–1951)
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- Born
- 1881
- Died
- 1951
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John E. Davis born? 1881.
When did John E. Davis die? 1951.
Life story
John E. Davis (1881–1951) was born in 1881, and died in 1951, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents John E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John E.'s life.
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The world John E. lived through
1886 · age 5 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 19 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 27 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 36 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 46 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 54 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 60 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 66 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John E. Davis
When was John E. Davis born?
John E. Davis was born in 1881.
When did John E. Davis die?
John E. Davis died in 1951.
How old was John E. Davis at the time of death?
John E. Davis was about 70 years old.
Where is John E. Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John E. Davis was born?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
Who was president when John E. Davis died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John E. died.
What major events happened during John E. Davis's lifetime?
During John E.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 5); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 22); World War I began (1914, age 33); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 46); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 56); World War II ended (1945, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include John E. Davis?
Federal censuses taken during John E.'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 E. Davis are on AncestryData?
2 people named John E. Davis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1951
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