John Robinett (1851–1925)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1925
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Robinett born? 1851.
When did John Robinett die? 1925.
Life story
John Robinett (1851–1925) was born in 1851, and died in 1925, at about age 74. 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 10 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 47 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 55 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 63 — World War I began
1920 · age 69 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about John Robinett
When was John Robinett born?
John Robinett was born in 1851.
When did John Robinett die?
John Robinett died in 1925.
How old was John Robinett at the time of death?
John Robinett was about 74 years old.
Where is John Robinett 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 Robinett was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Robinett died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Robinett's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 41); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 55); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Robinett?
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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1851
Death
1925
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