John W. Long (1858–1904)
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- Born
- 1858
- Died
- 1904
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John W. Long born? 1858.
When did John W. Long die? 1904.
Life story
John W. Long (1858–1904) was born in 1858, and died in 1904, at about age 46. 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
1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 7 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 11 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 34 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 42 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about John W. Long
When was John W. Long born?
John W. Long was born in 1858.
When did John W. Long die?
John W. Long died in 1904.
How old was John W. Long at the time of death?
John W. Long was about 46 years old.
Where is John W. Long 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. Long was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when John W. was born.
Who was president when John W. Long died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John W. died.
What major events happened during John W. Long's lifetime?
During John W.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 18); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 34); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 42).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W. Long?
Federal censuses taken during John W.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1858
Death
1904
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