Thomas Kearin (1851–1933)
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- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1933
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Kearin born? 1851.
When did Thomas Kearin die? 1933.
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Thomas Kearin (1851–1933) was born in 1851, and died in 1933, at about age 82. 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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1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 47 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 55 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 63 — World War I began
1920 · age 69 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 82 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about Thomas Kearin
When was Thomas Kearin born?
Thomas Kearin was born in 1851.
When did Thomas Kearin die?
Thomas Kearin died in 1933.
How old was Thomas Kearin at the time of death?
Thomas Kearin was about 82 years old.
Where is Thomas Kearin 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 Kearin was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Kearin died?
In 1933, the U.S. presidents were Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What major events happened during Thomas Kearin's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 41); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 55); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 66); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Kearin?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Thomas Kearin are on AncestryData?
2 people named Thomas Kearin are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1933
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AncestryData, "Thomas Kearin (1851–1933)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-kearin-1851-1933-cdf14d84/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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