Willet Sutton (1926–1984)
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- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1984
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- Names in Stone
When was Willet Sutton born? 1926.
When did Willet Sutton die? 1984.
Life story
Willet Sutton (1926–1984) was born in 1926, and died in 1984, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Willet's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willet's life.
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The world Willet lived through
1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 19 — World War II ended
1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Willet Sutton
When was Willet Sutton born?
Willet Sutton was born in 1926.
When did Willet Sutton die?
Willet Sutton died in 1984.
How old was Willet Sutton at the time of death?
Willet Sutton was about 58 years old.
Where is Willet Sutton buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willet's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willet Sutton was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Willet was born.
Who was president when Willet Sutton died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Willet died.
What generation was Willet Sutton part of?
Born in 1926, Willet Sutton was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Willet Sutton's lifetime?
During Willet's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willet Sutton?
Federal censuses taken during Willet's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1926
Death
1984
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AncestryData, "Willet Sutton (1926–1984)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/willet-sutton-1926-1984-e1c15c92/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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