John Miedema (1858–1923)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1923
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Miedema born? 1858.
When did John Miedema die? 1923.
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John Miedema (1858–1923) was born in 1858, and died in 1923, at about age 65. 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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1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 40 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 56 — World War I began
1920 · age 62 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was John Miedema born?
John Miedema was born in 1858.
When did John Miedema die?
John Miedema died in 1923.
How old was John Miedema at the time of death?
John Miedema was about 65 years old.
Where is John Miedema 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 Miedema was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Miedema died?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
What major events happened during John Miedema's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 34); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 48); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Miedema?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1858
Death
1923
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