John Wilson (1856–1937)
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- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was John Wilson born? 1856.
When did John Wilson die? 1937.
Life story
John Wilson (1856–1937) was born in 1856, and died in 1937, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 11 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 42 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 50 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 58 — World War I began
1920 · age 64 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 77 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about John Wilson
When was John Wilson born?
John Wilson was born in 1856.
When did John Wilson die?
John Wilson died in 1937.
How old was John Wilson at the time of death?
John Wilson was about 81 years old.
Where is John Wilson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Wilson was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Wilson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Wilson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 13); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 36); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 50); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 61); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Wilson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Wilson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1856
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "John Wilson (1856–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-wilson-1856-1937-c85ab60e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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