John Groves (1877–1948)
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- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1948
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Groves born? 1877.
When did John Groves die? 1948.
Life story
John Groves (1877–1948) was born in 1877, and died in 1948, at about age 71. 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 9 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 23 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 31 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 40 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 50 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 58 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 64 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 70 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John Groves
When was John Groves born?
John Groves was born in 1877.
When did John Groves die?
John Groves died in 1948.
How old was John Groves at the time of death?
John Groves was about 71 years old.
Where is John Groves 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 Groves was born?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
Who was president when John Groves died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Groves's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 9); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 26); World War I began (1914, age 37); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 50); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 60); World War II ended (1945, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Groves?
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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1877
Death
1948
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