John Leon Hall (1887–1940)
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- Born
- 1887
- Died
- 1940
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Leon Hall born? 1887.
When did John Leon Hall die? 1940.
Life story
John Leon Hall (1887–1940) was born in 1887, and died in 1940, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents John Leon's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Leon's life.
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The world John Leon lived through
1892 · age 5 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 16 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 25 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 31 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 42 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 50 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about John Leon Hall
When was John Leon Hall born?
John Leon Hall was born in 1887.
When did John Leon Hall die?
John Leon Hall died in 1940.
How old was John Leon Hall at the time of death?
John Leon Hall was about 53 years old.
Where is John Leon Hall buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Leon's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Leon Hall was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John Leon was born.
Who was president when John Leon Hall died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John Leon died.
What generation was John Leon Hall part of?
Born in 1887, John Leon Hall was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Leon Hall's lifetime?
During John Leon's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 5); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 16); the Titanic sank (1912, age 25); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 31); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 42); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Leon Hall?
Federal censuses taken during John Leon's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1887
Death
1940
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AncestryData, "John Leon Hall (1887–1940)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-leon-hall-1887-1940-30a5e114/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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