John King (1864–1925)
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- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1925
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- Names in Stone
When was John King born? 1864.
When did John King die? 1925.
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John King (1864–1925) was born in 1864, and died in 1925, at about age 61. 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
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 7 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 39 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 48 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 54 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about John King
When was John King born?
John King was born in 1864.
When did John King die?
John King died in 1925.
How old was John King at the time of death?
John King was about 61 years old.
Where is John King 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 King was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John King died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John King's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 7); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 28); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 39); the Titanic sank (1912, age 48); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include John King?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John King are on AncestryData?
3 people named John King are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1864
Death
1925
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AncestryData, "John King (1864–1925)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-king-1864-1925-69adcc7e/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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