Freeman Pickell (1911–1983)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1911
    Died
    1983

    When was Freeman Pickell born? 1911.

    When did Freeman Pickell die? 1983.

    Life story

    Freeman Pickell (1911–1983) was born in 1911, and died in 1983, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Freeman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Freeman's life.

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    The world Freeman lived through

    1. 1912 · age 1 — The Titanic sank

    2. 1920 · age 9 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    3. 1935 · age 24 — The Social Security Act was signed

    4. 1944 · age 33 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    5. 1953 · age 42 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    6. 1959 · age 48 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1965 · age 54 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    8. 1976 · age 65 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial

    Questions about Freeman Pickell

    When was Freeman Pickell born?

    Freeman Pickell was born in 1911.

    When did Freeman Pickell die?

    Freeman Pickell died in 1983.

    How old was Freeman Pickell at the time of death?

    Freeman Pickell was about 72 years old.

    Where is Freeman Pickell buried?

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

    Who was president when Freeman Pickell was born?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Freeman was born.

    Who was president when Freeman Pickell died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Freeman died.

    What generation was Freeman Pickell part of?

    Born in 1911, Freeman Pickell was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Freeman Pickell's lifetime?

    During Freeman's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 1); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 16); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 28); the Korean War began (1950, age 39); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 48); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 58).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Freeman Pickell?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1911

    2. Death

      1983

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Freeman Pickell (1911–1983)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/freeman-pickell-1911-1983-394ad11f/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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