John W Johnson (1893–1919)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1919
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- Names in Stone
When was John W Johnson born? 1893.
When did John W Johnson die? 1919.
Life story
John W Johnson (1893–1919) was born in 1893, and died in 1919, at about age 26. 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
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 10 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 21 — World War I began
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about John W Johnson
When was John W Johnson born?
John W Johnson was born in 1893.
When did John W Johnson die?
John W Johnson died in 1919.
How old was John W Johnson at the time of death?
John W Johnson was about 26 years old.
Where is John W Johnson 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 Johnson was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when John W Johnson died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John W died.
What generation was John W Johnson part of?
Born in 1893, John W Johnson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John W Johnson's lifetime?
During John W's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 10); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 15); World War I began (1914, age 21); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 25).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during John W's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
How many people named John W Johnson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John W Johnson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1893
Death
1919
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AncestryData, "John W Johnson (1893–1919)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-w-johnson-1893-1919-623da969/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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