John Tracy (1869–1899)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1899
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Tracy born? 1869.
When did John Tracy die? 1899.
Life story
John Tracy (1869–1899) was born in 1869, and died in 1899, at about age 30. 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
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 2 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 7 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 29 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about John Tracy
When was John Tracy born?
John Tracy was born in 1869.
When did John Tracy die?
John Tracy died in 1899.
How old was John Tracy at the time of death?
John Tracy was about 30 years old.
Where is John Tracy 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 Tracy was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when John Tracy died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Tracy was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during John Tracy's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 2); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 7); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Tracy?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1869
Death
1899
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