Thomas Pender (1861–1943)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1943
- Source
- Names in Stone
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
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 31 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 56 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 68 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
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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1861
Death
1943
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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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