John Gleave (1871–1947)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was John Gleave born? 1871.
When did John Gleave die? 1947.
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John Gleave (1871–1947) was born in 1871, and died in 1947, at about age 76. 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
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 21 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 32 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 41 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 58 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 66 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 73 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about John Gleave
When was John Gleave born?
John Gleave was born in 1871.
When did John Gleave die?
John Gleave died in 1947.
How old was John Gleave at the time of death?
John Gleave was about 76 years old.
Where is John Gleave 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 Gleave was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Gleave died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Gleave was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during John Gleave's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 27); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 37); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 47); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 62); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Gleave?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1947
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