John R Kirk (1890–1932)
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- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1932
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John R Kirk born? 1890.
When did John R Kirk die? 1932.
Life story
John R Kirk (1890–1932) was born in 1890, and died in 1932, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents John R's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John R's life.
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The world John R lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 10 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 16 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 22 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 27 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 39 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
Questions about John R Kirk
When was John R Kirk born?
John R Kirk was born in 1890.
When did John R Kirk die?
John R Kirk died in 1932.
How old was John R Kirk at the time of death?
John R Kirk was about 42 years old.
Where is John R Kirk buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John R's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John R Kirk was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John R was born.
Who was president when John R Kirk died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when John R died.
What generation was John R Kirk part of?
Born in 1890, John R Kirk was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John R Kirk's lifetime?
During John R's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 13); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 28); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include John R Kirk?
Federal censuses taken during John R's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1890
Death
1932
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