John R. Morgan (1863–1919)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1863
    Died
    1919

    When was John R. Morgan born? 1863.

    When did John R. Morgan die? 1919.

    Life story

    John R. Morgan (1863–1919) was born in 1863, and died in 1919, at about age 56. 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

    1. 1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    2. 1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    3. 1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    4. 1900 · age 37 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    5. 1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T

    6. 1917 · age 54 — The United States entered World War I

    Questions about John R. Morgan

    When was John R. Morgan born?

    John R. Morgan was born in 1863.

    When did John R. Morgan die?

    John R. Morgan died in 1919.

    How old was John R. Morgan at the time of death?

    John R. Morgan was about 56 years old.

    Where is John R. Morgan 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. Morgan was born?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John R. was born.

    Who was president when John R. Morgan died?

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

    What happened in the world the year John R. Morgan was born?

    In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.

    What major events happened during John R. Morgan's lifetime?

    During John R.'s lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 54).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John R. Morgan?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1863

    2. Death

      1919

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John R. Morgan (1863–1919)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-r-morgan-1863-1919-19a3cdc7/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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