John Malcolm Lakes (1852–1917)

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    Born
    1852
    Died
    1917

    When was John Malcolm Lakes born? 1852.

    When did John Malcolm Lakes die? 1917.

    Life story

    John Malcolm Lakes (1852–1917) was born in 1852, and died in 1917, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents John Malcolm's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Malcolm's life.

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    The world John Malcolm lived through

    1. 1861 · age 9 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 15 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 24 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 46 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 54 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 62 — World War I began

    Questions about John Malcolm Lakes

    When was John Malcolm Lakes born?

    John Malcolm Lakes was born in 1852.

    When did John Malcolm Lakes die?

    John Malcolm Lakes died in 1917.

    How old was John Malcolm Lakes at the time of death?

    John Malcolm Lakes was about 65 years old.

    Where is John Malcolm Lakes buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Malcolm's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when John Malcolm Lakes was born?

    Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when John Malcolm was born.

    Who was president when John Malcolm Lakes died?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John Malcolm died.

    What major events happened during John Malcolm Lakes's lifetime?

    During John Malcolm's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 9); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 15); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 24); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 46); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 54); World War I began (1914, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Malcolm Lakes?

    Federal censuses taken during John Malcolm's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1852

    2. Death

      1917

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Malcolm Lakes (1852–1917)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-malcolm-lakes-1852-1917-3a8cece7/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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