John Oppenhuizen (1853–1923)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1923
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- Names in Stone
When was John Oppenhuizen born? 1853.
When did John Oppenhuizen die? 1923.
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John Oppenhuizen (1853–1923) was born in 1853, and died in 1923, at about age 70. 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 8 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 45 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 53 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 61 — World War I began
1920 · age 67 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about John Oppenhuizen
When was John Oppenhuizen born?
John Oppenhuizen was born in 1853.
When did John Oppenhuizen die?
John Oppenhuizen died in 1923.
How old was John Oppenhuizen at the time of death?
John Oppenhuizen was about 70 years old.
Where is John Oppenhuizen 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 Oppenhuizen was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when John Oppenhuizen died?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
What major events happened during John Oppenhuizen's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 53); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Oppenhuizen?
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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1923
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AncestryData, "John Oppenhuizen (1853–1923)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-oppenhuizen-1853-1923-9a2f834d/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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