John Tatum (1848–1905)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1905
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Tatum born? 1848.
When did John Tatum die? 1905.
Life story
John Tatum (1848–1905) was born in 1848, and died in 1905, at about age 57. 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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The world John lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about John Tatum
When was John Tatum born?
John Tatum was born in 1848.
When did John Tatum die?
John Tatum died in 1905.
How old was John Tatum at the time of death?
John Tatum was about 57 years old.
Where is John Tatum 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 Tatum was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Tatum died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Tatum was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during John Tatum's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 44); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Tatum?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1905
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AncestryData, "John Tatum (1848–1905)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-tatum-1848-1905-c96bf67a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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