Arthur Brown Jr. (1897–1960)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1960
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- Names in Stone
When was Arthur Brown born? 1897.
When did Arthur Brown die? 1960.
Life story
Arthur Brown Jr. (1897–1960) was born in 1897, and died in 1960, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Arthur's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Arthur's life.
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The world Arthur lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Arthur Brown
When was Arthur Brown born?
Arthur Brown was born in 1897.
When did Arthur Brown die?
Arthur Brown died in 1960.
How old was Arthur Brown at the time of death?
Arthur Brown was about 63 years old.
Where is Arthur Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Arthur's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Arthur Brown was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Arthur Brown died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Arthur died.
What generation was Arthur Brown part of?
Born in 1897, Arthur Brown was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Arthur Brown's lifetime?
During Arthur's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Arthur Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Arthur's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1897
Death
1960
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