Tom Brown (1867–1939)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1939
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Tom Brown born? 1867.
When did Tom Brown die? 1939.
Life story
Tom Brown (1867–1939) was born in 1867, and died in 1939, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Tom's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Tom's life.
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The world Tom lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 9 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 31 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 39 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
1920 · age 53 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 66 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 72 — World War II began in Europe
Questions about Tom Brown
When was Tom Brown born?
Tom Brown was born in 1867.
When did Tom Brown die?
Tom Brown died in 1939.
How old was Tom Brown at the time of death?
Tom Brown was about 72 years old.
Where is Tom Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Tom's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Tom Brown was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Tom was born.
Who was president when Tom Brown died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Tom died.
What happened in the world the year Tom Brown was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Tom Brown's lifetime?
During Tom's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 19); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 36); World War I began (1914, age 47); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 60); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Tom Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Tom's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1867
Death
1939
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