John W. Allen (1866–1935)
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- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1935
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- Names in Stone
When was John W. Allen born? 1866.
When did John W. Allen die? 1935.
Life story
John W. Allen (1866–1935) was born in 1866, and died in 1935, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents John W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John W.'s life.
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The world John W. lived through
1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 10 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 40 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 48 — World War I began
1920 · age 54 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 67 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about John W. Allen
When was John W. Allen born?
John W. Allen was born in 1866.
When did John W. Allen die?
John W. Allen died in 1935.
How old was John W. Allen at the time of death?
John W. Allen was about 69 years old.
Where is John W. Allen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John W. Allen was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when John W. was born.
Who was president when John W. Allen died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John W. died.
What major events happened during John W. Allen's lifetime?
During John W.'s lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 37); World War I began (1914, age 48); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W. Allen?
Federal censuses taken during John W.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1866
Death
1935
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