John L Wright (1886–1919)
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- Born
- 1886 in Scotland
- Died
- 1919 in Milford Nh
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John L Wright born? 1886 in Scotland.
When did John L Wright die? 1919 in Milford Nh.
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John L Wright (1886–1919) was born in 1886 in Scotland, and died in 1919 in Milford Nh, at about age 33. 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
1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 12 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 22 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 28 — World War I began
1918 · age 32 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about John L Wright
When was John L Wright born?
John L Wright was born in 1886 in Scotland.
Where was John L Wright born?
John L Wright was born in Scotland.
When did John L Wright die?
John L Wright died in 1919 in Milford Nh.
Where did John L Wright die?
John L Wright died in Milford Nh.
How old was John L Wright at the time of death?
John L Wright was about 33 years old.
Where is John L Wright 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 Wright was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John L was born.
Who was president when John L Wright died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John L died.
What generation was John L Wright part of?
Born in 1886, John L Wright was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year John L Wright was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during John L Wright's lifetime?
During John L's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 12); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 17); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 22); World War I began (1914, age 28); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include John L Wright?
Federal censuses taken during John L's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1886
Scotland
Death
1919
Milford Nh
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