Thomas Pender (1861–1943)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1861
    Died
    1943

    When was Thomas Pender born? 1861.

    When did Thomas Pender die? 1943.

    Life story

    Thomas Pender (1861–1943) was born in 1861, and died in 1943, 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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    The world Thomas lived through

    1. 1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    3. 1892 · age 31 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    4. 1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    5. 1917 · age 56 — The United States entered World War I

    6. 1929 · age 68 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    7. 1939 · age 78 — World War II began in Europe

    Questions about Thomas Pender

    When was Thomas Pender born?

    Thomas Pender was born in 1861.

    When did Thomas Pender die?

    Thomas Pender died in 1943.

    How old was Thomas Pender at the time of death?

    Thomas Pender was about 82 years old.

    Where is Thomas Pender 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 Pender was born?

    In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.

    Who was president when Thomas Pender died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas died.

    What happened in the world the year Thomas Pender was born?

    In 1861, the American Civil War began.

    What major events happened during Thomas Pender's lifetime?

    During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 39); World War I began (1914, age 53); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 80).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Pender?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas'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 Thomas Pender are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Thomas Pender are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1861

    2. Death

      1943

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas Pender (1861–1943)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-pender-1861-1943-7f02ceea/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1910

    Died 1925

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