John W. Pitcher (1861–1934)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1934
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John W. Pitcher born? 1861.
When did John W. Pitcher die? 1934.
Life story
John W. Pitcher (1861–1934) was born in 1861, and died in 1934, at about age 73. 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 0 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 37 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 53 — World War I began
1920 · age 59 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 72 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about John W. Pitcher
When was John W. Pitcher born?
John W. Pitcher was born in 1861.
When did John W. Pitcher die?
John W. Pitcher died in 1934.
How old was John W. Pitcher at the time of death?
John W. Pitcher was about 73 years old.
Where is John W. Pitcher 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. Pitcher was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when John W. Pitcher died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John W. died.
What happened in the world the year John W. Pitcher was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during John W. Pitcher's lifetime?
During John W.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 56); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W. Pitcher?
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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1861
Death
1934
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