John Firth (1884–1887)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was John Firth born? 1884.
When did John Firth die? 1887.
Life story
John Firth (1884–1887) was born in 1884, and died in 1887, at about age 3. 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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1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was John Firth born?
John Firth was born in 1884.
When did John Firth die?
John Firth died in 1887.
How old was John Firth at the time of death?
John Firth was about 3 years old.
Where is John Firth 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 Firth was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Firth died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Firth part of?
Born in 1884, John Firth was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Firth's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2).
How many people named John Firth are on AncestryData?
3 people named John Firth are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1884
Death
1887
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AncestryData, "John Firth (1884–1887)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-firth-1884-1887-2cb4c816/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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