John Kloster (1858–1947)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1947
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Kloster born? 1858.
When did John Kloster die? 1947.
Life story
John Kloster (1858–1947) was born in 1858, and died in 1947, at about age 89. 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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1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 11 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 34 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 59 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 71 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 81 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 89 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John Kloster
When was John Kloster born?
John Kloster was born in 1858.
When did John Kloster die?
John Kloster died in 1947.
How old was John Kloster at the time of death?
John Kloster was about 89 years old.
Where is John Kloster 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 Kloster was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Kloster died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Kloster's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 13); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 42); World War I began (1914, age 56); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 71); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 83).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Kloster?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1858
Death
1947
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AncestryData, "John Kloster (1858–1947)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-kloster-1858-1947-21ef1c78/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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