John W. Robbins (1863–1927)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1927
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- Names in Stone
When was John W. Robbins born? 1863.
When did John W. Robbins die? 1927.
Life story
John W. Robbins (1863–1927) was born in 1863, and died in 1927, at about age 64. 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
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 37 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 54 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 64 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about John W. Robbins
When was John W. Robbins born?
John W. Robbins was born in 1863.
When did John W. Robbins die?
John W. Robbins died in 1927.
How old was John W. Robbins at the time of death?
John W. Robbins was about 64 years old.
Where is John W. Robbins 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. Robbins was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when John W. was born.
Who was president when John W. Robbins died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John W. died.
What happened in the world the year John W. Robbins was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during John W. Robbins's lifetime?
During John W.'s lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 8); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 35); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W. Robbins?
Federal censuses taken during John W.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1863
Death
1927
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