John R. Thomas (1897–1902)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was John R. Thomas born? 1897.
When did John R. Thomas die? 1902.
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John R. Thomas (1897–1902) was born in 1897, and died in 1902, at about age 5. 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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1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 3 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
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When was John R. Thomas born?
John R. Thomas was born in 1897.
When did John R. Thomas die?
John R. Thomas died in 1902.
How old was John R. Thomas at the time of death?
John R. Thomas was about 5 years old.
Where is John R. Thomas 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. Thomas was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when John R. Thomas died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John R. died.
What generation was John R. Thomas part of?
Born in 1897, John R. Thomas was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John R. Thomas's lifetime?
During John R.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 3).
Which U.S. censuses would include John R. Thomas?
Federal censuses taken during John R.'s lifetime and now public: 1900.
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1897
Death
1902
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