Thomas Fielding Garr (1866–1908)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1866
    Died
    1908

    When was Thomas Fielding Garr born? 1866.

    When did Thomas Fielding Garr die? 1908.

    Life story

    Thomas Fielding Garr (1866–1908) was born in 1866, and died in 1908, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents Thomas Fielding's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas Fielding's life.

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    The world Thomas Fielding lived through

    1. 1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska

    2. 1871 · age 5 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    3. 1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    4. 1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    6. 1908 · age 42 — Ford introduced the Model T

    Questions about Thomas Fielding Garr

    When was Thomas Fielding Garr born?

    Thomas Fielding Garr was born in 1866.

    When did Thomas Fielding Garr die?

    Thomas Fielding Garr died in 1908.

    How old was Thomas Fielding Garr at the time of death?

    Thomas Fielding Garr was about 42 years old.

    Where is Thomas Fielding Garr buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas Fielding's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Thomas Fielding Garr was born?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Thomas Fielding was born.

    Who was president when Thomas Fielding Garr died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas Fielding died.

    What major events happened during Thomas Fielding Garr's lifetime?

    During Thomas Fielding's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 32); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 42).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Fielding Garr?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas Fielding's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1866

    2. Death

      1908

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas Fielding Garr (1866–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-fielding-garr-1866-1908-a0292379/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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