John W Buffinton (1864–1943)
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- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1943
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- Names in Stone
When was John W Buffinton born? 1864.
When did John W Buffinton die? 1943.
Life story
John W Buffinton (1864–1943) was born in 1864, and died in 1943, at about age 79. 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
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 7 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 39 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 48 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 54 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 65 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 73 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about John W Buffinton
When was John W Buffinton born?
John W Buffinton was born in 1864.
When did John W Buffinton die?
John W Buffinton died in 1943.
How old was John W Buffinton at the time of death?
John W Buffinton was about 79 years old.
Where is John W Buffinton 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 Buffinton was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John W was born.
Who was president when John W Buffinton died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John W died.
What major events happened during John W Buffinton's lifetime?
During John W's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 36); the Titanic sank (1912, age 48); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 56); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W Buffinton?
Federal censuses taken during John W's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1864
Death
1943
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