Ernest Carson (1893–1973)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1893
    Died
    1973

    When was Ernest Carson born? 1893.

    When did Ernest Carson die? 1973.

    Life story

    Ernest Carson (1893–1973) was born in 1893, and died in 1973, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Ernest's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ernest's life.

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    The world Ernest lived through

    1. 1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Ernest Carson

    When was Ernest Carson born?

    Ernest Carson was born in 1893.

    When did Ernest Carson die?

    Ernest Carson died in 1973.

    How old was Ernest Carson at the time of death?

    Ernest Carson was about 80 years old.

    Where is Ernest Carson buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ernest's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Ernest Carson was born?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when Ernest Carson died?

    Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Ernest died.

    What generation was Ernest Carson part of?

    Born in 1893, Ernest Carson was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Ernest Carson's lifetime?

    During Ernest's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ernest Carson?

    Federal censuses taken during Ernest's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1893

    2. Death

      1973

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ernest Carson (1893–1973)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ernest-carson-1893-1973-7917269b/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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