John T. Gavin (1848–1938)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1938
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- Names in Stone
When was John T. Gavin born? 1848.
When did John T. Gavin die? 1938.
Life story
John T. Gavin (1848–1938) was born in 1848, and died in 1938, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents John T.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John T.'s life.
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The world John T. lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 66 — World War I began
1927 · age 79 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 89 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
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When was John T. Gavin born?
John T. Gavin was born in 1848.
When did John T. Gavin die?
John T. Gavin died in 1938.
How old was John T. Gavin at the time of death?
John T. Gavin was about 90 years old.
Where is John T. Gavin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John T.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John T. Gavin was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when John T. was born.
Who was president when John T. Gavin died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John T. died.
What happened in the world the year John T. Gavin was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during John T. Gavin's lifetime?
During John T.'s lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 50); the Titanic sank (1912, age 64); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include John T. Gavin?
Federal censuses taken during John T.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1938
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