James Strider (1909–1978)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1909
    Died
    1978

    When was James Strider born? 1909.

    When did James Strider die? 1978.

    Life story

    James Strider (1909–1978) was born in 1909, and died in 1978, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.

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    The world James lived through

    1. 1912 · age 3 — The Titanic sank

    2. 1920 · age 11 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    3. 1935 · age 26 — The Social Security Act was signed

    4. 1944 · age 35 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    5. 1953 · age 44 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    6. 1959 · age 50 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1965 · age 56 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    8. 1976 · age 67 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial

    Questions about James Strider

    When was James Strider born?

    James Strider was born in 1909.

    When did James Strider die?

    James Strider died in 1978.

    How old was James Strider at the time of death?

    James Strider was about 69 years old.

    Where is James Strider buried?

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

    Who was president when James Strider was born?

    In 1909, the U.S. presidents were Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.

    Who was president when James Strider died?

    Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when James died.

    What generation was James Strider part of?

    Born in 1909, James Strider was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during James Strider's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 3); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 18); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 30); the Korean War began (1950, age 41); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 50); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 60).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Strider?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1909

    2. Death

      1978

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Strider (1909–1978)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-strider-1909-1978-354e7eba/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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