John Locher (1877–1967)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1877
    Died
    1967

    When was John Locher born? 1877.

    When did John Locher die? 1967.

    Life story

    John Locher (1877–1967) was born in 1877, and died in 1967, at about age 90. 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

    1. 1886 · age 9 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1903 · age 26 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1914 · age 37 — World War I began

    4. 1927 · age 50 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    5. 1937 · age 60 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    6. 1945 · age 68 — World War II ended

    7. 1954 · age 77 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    8. 1962 · age 85 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    Questions about John Locher

    When was John Locher born?

    John Locher was born in 1877.

    When did John Locher die?

    John Locher died in 1967.

    How old was John Locher at the time of death?

    John Locher was about 90 years old.

    Where is John Locher 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 Locher was born?

    In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.

    Who was president when John Locher died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when John died.

    What major events happened during John Locher's lifetime?

    During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 9); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 31); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 50); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 64); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 77); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 87).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Locher?

    Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    How many people named John Locher are on AncestryData?

    2 people named John Locher are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1877

    2. Death

      1967

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Locher (1877–1967)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-locher-1877-1967-35c06e0a/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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