John L Grindle (1869–1937)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was John L Grindle born? 1869.
When did John L Grindle die? 1937.
Life story
John L Grindle (1869–1937) was born in 1869, and died in 1937, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents John L's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John L's life.
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The world John L lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 39 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 58 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 66 — The Social Security Act was signed
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When was John L Grindle born?
John L Grindle was born in 1869.
When did John L Grindle die?
John L Grindle died in 1937.
How old was John L Grindle at the time of death?
John L Grindle was about 68 years old.
Where is John L Grindle buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John L's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John L Grindle was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when John L Grindle died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John L died.
What happened in the world the year John L Grindle was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during John L Grindle's lifetime?
During John L's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 37); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include John L Grindle?
Federal censuses taken during John L's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1869
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "John L Grindle (1869–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-l-grindle-1869-1937-3b7fdf7b/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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