John Reid (1883–1942)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1942
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- Names in Stone
When was John Reid born? 1883.
When did John Reid die? 1942.
Life story
John Reid (1883–1942) was born in 1883, and died in 1942, at about age 59. 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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1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 17 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 34 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 58 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about John Reid
When was John Reid born?
John Reid was born in 1883.
When did John Reid die?
John Reid died in 1942.
How old was John Reid at the time of death?
John Reid was about 59 years old.
Where is John Reid 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 Reid was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Reid died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Reid part of?
Born in 1883, John Reid was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Reid's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 20); World War I began (1914, age 31); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Reid?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1942
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