Marion Carson (1899–1978)

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    Born
    1899
    Died
    1978

    When was Marion Carson born? 1899.

    When did Marion Carson die? 1978.

    Life story

    Marion Carson (1899–1978) was born in 1899, and died in 1978, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Marion's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Marion's life.

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    The world Marion lived through

    1. 1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    2. 1914 · age 15 — World War I began

    3. 1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    4. 1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    5. 1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    6. 1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    7. 1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned

    Questions about Marion Carson

    When was Marion Carson born?

    Marion Carson was born in 1899.

    When did Marion Carson die?

    Marion Carson died in 1978.

    How old was Marion Carson at the time of death?

    Marion Carson was about 79 years old.

    Where is Marion Carson buried?

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

    Who was president when Marion Carson was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Marion was born.

    Who was president when Marion Carson died?

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

    What generation was Marion Carson part of?

    Born in 1899, Marion Carson was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Marion Carson's lifetime?

    During Marion's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Marion Carson?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1899

    2. Death

      1978

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Marion Carson (1899–1978)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/marion-carson-1899-1978-faa5a6ee/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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