Thomas Davis (1829–1902)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Davis born? 1829.
When did Thomas Davis die? 1902.
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Thomas Davis (1829–1902) was born in 1829, and died in 1902, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 57 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 69 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was Thomas Davis born?
Thomas Davis was born in 1829.
When did Thomas Davis die?
Thomas Davis died in 1902.
How old was Thomas Davis at the time of death?
Thomas Davis was about 73 years old.
Where is Thomas Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Davis was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when Thomas Davis died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Davis's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the American Civil War began (1861, age 32); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 47); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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