Isaac Wilson (1891–1953)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1891
    Died
    1953

    When was Isaac Wilson born? 1891.

    When did Isaac Wilson die? 1953.

    Life story

    Isaac Wilson (1891–1953) was born in 1891, and died in 1953, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Isaac's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Isaac's life.

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    The world Isaac lived through

    1. 1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1903 · age 12 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank

    4. 1918 · age 27 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    5. 1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    7. 1944 · age 53 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    8. 1950 · age 59 — The Korean War began

    Questions about Isaac Wilson

    When was Isaac Wilson born?

    Isaac Wilson was born in 1891.

    When did Isaac Wilson die?

    Isaac Wilson died in 1953.

    How old was Isaac Wilson at the time of death?

    Isaac Wilson was about 62 years old.

    Where is Isaac Wilson buried?

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

    Who was president when Isaac Wilson was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Isaac was born.

    Who was president when Isaac Wilson died?

    In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    What generation was Isaac Wilson part of?

    Born in 1891, Isaac Wilson was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Isaac Wilson's lifetime?

    During Isaac's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 48); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Isaac Wilson?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1891

    2. Death

      1953

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Isaac Wilson (1891–1953)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/isaac-wilson-1891-1953-c14605da/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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