John Gibson (1883–1935)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1935
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Gibson born? 1883.
When did John Gibson die? 1935.
Life story
John Gibson (1883–1935) was born in 1883, and died in 1935, at about age 52. 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
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 15 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1918 · age 35 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 50 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about John Gibson
When was John Gibson born?
John Gibson was born in 1883.
When did John Gibson die?
John Gibson died in 1935.
How old was John Gibson at the time of death?
John Gibson was about 52 years old.
Where is John Gibson 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 Gibson was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Gibson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Gibson part of?
Born in 1883, John Gibson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Gibson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 17); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Gibson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Gibson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Gibson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1883
Birth
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Death
1935
Death
1935
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