Johnny Garr (1854–1896)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was Johnny Garr born? 1854.
When did Johnny Garr die? 1896.
Life story
Johnny Garr (1854–1896) was born in 1854, and died in 1896, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents Johnny's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Johnny's life.
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The world Johnny lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 11 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 15 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 38 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was Johnny Garr born?
Johnny Garr was born in 1854.
When did Johnny Garr die?
Johnny Garr died in 1896.
How old was Johnny Garr at the time of death?
Johnny Garr was about 42 years old.
Where is Johnny Garr buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Johnny's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Johnny Garr was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Johnny was born.
Who was president when Johnny Garr died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Johnny died.
What major events happened during Johnny Garr's lifetime?
During Johnny's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 22); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include Johnny Garr?
Federal censuses taken during Johnny's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1854
Death
1896
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