Joseph King (1866–1903)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1903
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph King born? 1866.
When did Joseph King die? 1903.
Life story
Joseph King (1866–1903) was born in 1866, and died in 1903, at about age 37. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.

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The world Joseph lived through
1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 5 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was Joseph King born?
Joseph King was born in 1866.
When did Joseph King die?
Joseph King died in 1903.
How old was Joseph King at the time of death?
Joseph King was about 37 years old.
Where is Joseph King buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph King was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph King died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph King's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 32); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 37).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph King?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1866
Death
1903
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AncestryData, "Joseph King (1866–1903)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-king-1866-1903-64e3501f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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