John M. Brown (1841–1921)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1921
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John M. Brown born? 1841.
When did John M. Brown die? 1921.
Life story
John M. Brown (1841–1921) was born in 1841, and died in 1921, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents John M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John M.'s life.
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The world John M. lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 35 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 65 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 73 — World War I began
1920 · age 79 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about John M. Brown
When was John M. Brown born?
John M. Brown was born in 1841.
When did John M. Brown die?
John M. Brown died in 1921.
How old was John M. Brown at the time of death?
John M. Brown was about 80 years old.
Where is John M. Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John M. Brown was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when John M. Brown died?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
What major events happened during John M. Brown's lifetime?
During John M.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 57); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 67); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include John M. Brown?
Federal censuses taken during John M.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John M. Brown are on AncestryData?
2 people named John M. Brown are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1921
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