John V Davis (1859–1891)
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- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was John V Davis born? 1859.
When did John V Davis die? 1891.
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John V Davis (1859–1891) was born in 1859, and died in 1891, at about age 32. A cemetery record documents John V's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John V's life.
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1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 4 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 6 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 8 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 10 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 12 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 27 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was John V Davis born?
John V Davis was born in 1859.
When did John V Davis die?
John V Davis died in 1891.
How old was John V Davis at the time of death?
John V Davis was about 32 years old.
Where is John V Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John V's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John V Davis was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when John V was born.
Who was president when John V Davis died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John V died.
What major events happened during John V Davis's lifetime?
During John V's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 17).
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Federal censuses taken during John V's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1859
Death
1891
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