Lon Travis (1857–1888)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1888
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- Names in Stone
When was Lon Travis born? 1857.
When did Lon Travis die? 1888.
Life story
Lon Travis (1857–1888) was born in 1857, and died in 1888, at about age 31. A cemetery record documents Lon's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lon's life.
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1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 12 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 14 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 19 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 29 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Lon Travis born?
Lon Travis was born in 1857.
When did Lon Travis die?
Lon Travis died in 1888.
How old was Lon Travis at the time of death?
Lon Travis was about 31 years old.
Where is Lon Travis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lon's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lon Travis was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when Lon Travis died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Lon died.
What major events happened during Lon Travis's lifetime?
During Lon's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lon Travis?
Federal censuses taken during Lon's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1857
Death
1888
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AncestryData, "Lon Travis (1857–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lon-travis-1857-1888-ca5d532c/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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