John E Griffith (1867–1942)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1942
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- Names in Stone
When was John E Griffith born? 1867.
When did John E Griffith die? 1942.
Life story
John E Griffith (1867–1942) was born in 1867, and died in 1942, at about age 75. 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
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 9 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 31 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 39 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
1920 · age 53 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 66 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 72 — World War II began in Europe
Questions about John E Griffith
When was John E Griffith born?
John E Griffith was born in 1867.
When did John E Griffith die?
John E Griffith died in 1942.
How old was John E Griffith at the time of death?
John E Griffith was about 75 years old.
Where is John E Griffith 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 Griffith was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when John E was born.
Who was president when John E Griffith died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John E died.
What happened in the world the year John E Griffith was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during John E Griffith's lifetime?
During John E's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 19); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 36); World War I began (1914, age 47); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 60); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include John E Griffith?
Federal censuses taken during John E'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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1867
Death
1942
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