John Seldon (1850–1947)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was John Seldon born? 1850.
When did John Seldon die? 1947.
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John Seldon (1850–1947) was born in 1850, and died in 1947, at about age 97. 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 11 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 19 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 42 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 67 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 79 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 89 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 97 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John Seldon
When was John Seldon born?
John Seldon was born in 1850.
When did John Seldon die?
John Seldon died in 1947.
How old was John Seldon at the time of death?
John Seldon was about 97 years old.
Where is John Seldon 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 Seldon was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when John Seldon died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Seldon's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 21); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 50); World War I began (1914, age 64); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 79); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Seldon?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1850
Death
1947
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