Thomas Riddle (1866–1926)
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- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1926
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Riddle born? 1866.
When did Thomas Riddle die? 1926.
Life story
Thomas Riddle (1866–1926) was born in 1866, and died in 1926, at about age 60. 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
1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 5 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 42 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 48 — World War I began
1918 · age 52 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Thomas Riddle
When was Thomas Riddle born?
Thomas Riddle was born in 1866.
When did Thomas Riddle die?
Thomas Riddle died in 1926.
How old was Thomas Riddle at the time of death?
Thomas Riddle was about 60 years old.
Where is Thomas Riddle 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 Riddle was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Riddle died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Riddle's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 10); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 32); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 40); World War I began (1914, age 48); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Riddle?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Thomas Riddle are on AncestryData?
2 people named Thomas Riddle are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1926
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