Joseph Thomas Lofthouse (1867–1952)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1952
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Thomas Lofthouse born? 1867.
When did Joseph Thomas Lofthouse die? 1952.
Life story
Joseph Thomas Lofthouse (1867–1952) was born in 1867, and died in 1952, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Joseph Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph Thomas's life.
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The world Joseph Thomas lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 19 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 36 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
1927 · age 60 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 70 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 78 — World War II ended
Questions about Joseph Thomas Lofthouse
When was Joseph Thomas Lofthouse born?
Joseph Thomas Lofthouse was born in 1867.
When did Joseph Thomas Lofthouse die?
Joseph Thomas Lofthouse died in 1952.
How old was Joseph Thomas Lofthouse at the time of death?
Joseph Thomas Lofthouse was about 85 years old.
Where is Joseph Thomas Lofthouse buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Thomas Lofthouse was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Joseph Thomas was born.
Who was president when Joseph Thomas Lofthouse died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Joseph Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Joseph Thomas Lofthouse was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Joseph Thomas Lofthouse's lifetime?
During Joseph Thomas's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 25); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 41); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 53); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 70); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Thomas Lofthouse?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1867
Death
1952
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AncestryData, "Joseph Thomas Lofthouse (1867–1952)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-thomas-lofthouse-1867-1952-cb20a8fe/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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