Samuel Hunt (1871–1929)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1929
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Hunt born? 1871.
When did Samuel Hunt die? 1929.
Life story
Samuel Hunt (1871–1929) was born in 1871, and died in 1929, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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The world Samuel lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 15 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 32 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 37 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 43 — World War I began
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 56 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Samuel Hunt
When was Samuel Hunt born?
Samuel Hunt was born in 1871.
When did Samuel Hunt die?
Samuel Hunt died in 1929.
How old was Samuel Hunt at the time of death?
Samuel Hunt was about 58 years old.
Where is Samuel Hunt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Hunt was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Samuel was born.
Who was president when Samuel Hunt died?
In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
What happened in the world the year Samuel Hunt was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Samuel Hunt's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 21); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 32); the Titanic sank (1912, age 41); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 47); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Hunt?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Samuel Hunt are on AncestryData?
2 people named Samuel Hunt are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1871
Death
1929
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