Thomas W Dunn (1855–1924)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1924
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas W Dunn born? 1855.
When did Thomas W Dunn die? 1924.
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Thomas W Dunn (1855–1924) was born in 1855, and died in 1924, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Thomas W's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas W's life.

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The world Thomas W lived through
1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 59 — World War I began
1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Thomas W Dunn born?
Thomas W Dunn was born in 1855.
When did Thomas W Dunn die?
Thomas W Dunn died in 1924.
How old was Thomas W Dunn at the time of death?
Thomas W Dunn was about 69 years old.
Where is Thomas W Dunn buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas W's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas W Dunn was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Thomas W was born.
Who was president when Thomas W Dunn died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Thomas W died.
What major events happened during Thomas W Dunn's lifetime?
During Thomas W's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas W Dunn?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas W's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1924
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