John E. Davis (1899–1918)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1918
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was John E. Davis born? 1899.
When did John E. Davis die? 1918.
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Life story
John E. Davis (1899–1918) was born in 1899, and died in 1918, at about age 19. 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
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 4 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 7 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 9 — Ford introduced the Model T
1912 · age 13 — The Titanic sank
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1917 · age 18 — The United States entered World War I
1918 · age 19 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about John E. Davis
When was John E. Davis born?
John E. Davis was born in 1899.
When did John E. Davis die?
John E. Davis died in 1918.
How old was John E. Davis at the time of death?
John E. Davis was about 19 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?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John E. was born.
Who was president when John E. Davis died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John E. died.
What generation was John E. Davis part of?
Born in 1899, John E. Davis was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John E. Davis's lifetime?
During John E.'s lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 7); the Titanic sank (1912, age 13); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include John E. Davis?
Federal censuses taken during John E.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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AncestryData, "John E. Davis (1899–1918)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-e-davis-1899-1918-e4b010c0/, accessed 2026-11-12.
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