John Fitzsimmons (1867–1945)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1945
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Fitzsimmons born? 1867.
When did John Fitzsimmons die? 1945.
Life story
John Fitzsimmons (1867–1945) was born in 1867, and died in 1945, at about age 78. 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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The world John lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 19 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 36 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
1927 · age 60 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 70 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 78 — World War II ended
Questions about John Fitzsimmons
When was John Fitzsimmons born?
John Fitzsimmons was born in 1867.
When did John Fitzsimmons die?
John Fitzsimmons died in 1945.
How old was John Fitzsimmons at the time of death?
John Fitzsimmons was about 78 years old.
Where is John Fitzsimmons 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 Fitzsimmons was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Fitzsimmons died?
In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
What happened in the world the year John Fitzsimmons was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during John Fitzsimmons's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 25); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 41); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 53); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Fitzsimmons?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Fitzsimmons are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Fitzsimmons are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1867
Death
1945
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AncestryData, "John Fitzsimmons (1867–1945)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-fitzsimmons-1867-1945-b1ce6f8a/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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