John S. Irwin (1895–1918)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1918
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- Names in Stone
When was John S. Irwin born? 1895.
When did John S. Irwin die? 1918.
Life story
John S. Irwin (1895–1918) was born in 1895, and died in 1918, at about age 23. A cemetery record documents John S.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John S.'s life.
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The world John S. lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 8 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 19 — World War I began
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about John S. Irwin
When was John S. Irwin born?
John S. Irwin was born in 1895.
When did John S. Irwin die?
John S. Irwin died in 1918.
How old was John S. Irwin at the time of death?
John S. Irwin was about 23 years old.
Where is John S. Irwin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John S.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John S. Irwin was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John S. was born.
Who was president when John S. Irwin died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John S. died.
What generation was John S. Irwin part of?
Born in 1895, John S. Irwin was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John S. Irwin's lifetime?
During John S.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 8); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 13); World War I began (1914, age 19); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 23).
Which U.S. censuses would include John S. Irwin?
Federal censuses taken during John S.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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1895
Death
1918
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