David Martin (1924–1980)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1980
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- Names in Stone
When was David Martin born? 1924.
When did David Martin die? 1980.
Life story
David Martin (1924–1980) was born in 1924, and died in 1980, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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The world David lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about David Martin
When was David Martin born?
David Martin was born in 1924.
When did David Martin die?
David Martin died in 1980.
How old was David Martin at the time of death?
David Martin was about 56 years old.
Where is David Martin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Martin was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Martin died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when David died.
What generation was David Martin part of?
Born in 1924, David Martin was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during David Martin's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 15); the Korean War began (1950, age 26); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 35); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Martin?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1924
Death
1980
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