Peter Davis (1869–1941)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1941
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Davis born? 1869.
When did Peter Davis die? 1941.
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Peter Davis (1869–1941) was born in 1869, and died in 1941, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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The world Peter lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 39 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 58 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 66 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 72 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Peter Davis
When was Peter Davis born?
Peter Davis was born in 1869.
When did Peter Davis die?
Peter Davis died in 1941.
How old was Peter Davis at the time of death?
Peter Davis was about 72 years old.
Where is Peter Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Davis was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when Peter Davis died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Peter died.
What happened in the world the year Peter Davis was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during Peter Davis's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 37); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 60); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Peter Davis are on AncestryData?
2 people named Peter Davis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1869
Death
1941
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AncestryData, "Peter Davis (1869–1941)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-davis-1869-1941-90dc7cc2/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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