Joseph Moss (1866–1949)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1949
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Moss born? 1866.
When did Joseph Moss die? 1949.
Life story
Joseph Moss (1866–1949) was born in 1866, and died in 1949, at about age 83. 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
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 48 — World War I began
1927 · age 61 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 71 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 79 — World War II ended
Questions about Joseph Moss
When was Joseph Moss born?
Joseph Moss was born in 1866.
When did Joseph Moss die?
Joseph Moss died in 1949.
How old was Joseph Moss at the time of death?
Joseph Moss was about 83 years old.
Where is Joseph Moss 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 Moss was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Moss died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Moss's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 26); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 42); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 54); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 71); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Moss?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1866
Death
1949
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AncestryData, "Joseph Moss (1866–1949)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-moss-1866-1949-3099d261/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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