Bertie “Jenks” Ferrell (1913–1966)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1913
    Died
    1966

    When was Bertie Ferrell born? 1913.

    When did Bertie Ferrell die? 1966.

    Life story

    Bertie "Jenks" Ferrell (1913–1966) was born in 1913, and died in 1966, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Bertie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bertie's life.

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    The world Bertie lived through

    1. 1914 · age 1 — World War I began

    2. 1920 · age 7 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    3. 1933 · age 20 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    4. 1939 · age 26 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1945 · age 32 — World War II ended

    6. 1953 · age 40 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    7. 1957 · age 44 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1963 · age 50 — President Kennedy was assassinated

    Questions about Bertie Ferrell

    When was Bertie Ferrell born?

    Bertie Ferrell was born in 1913.

    When did Bertie Ferrell die?

    Bertie Ferrell died in 1966.

    How old was Bertie Ferrell at the time of death?

    Bertie Ferrell was about 53 years old.

    Where is Bertie Ferrell buried?

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

    Who was president when Bertie Ferrell was born?

    In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.

    Who was president when Bertie Ferrell died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Bertie died.

    What generation was Bertie Ferrell part of?

    Born in 1913, Bertie Ferrell was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Bertie Ferrell's lifetime?

    During Bertie's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 14); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 24); World War II ended (1945, age 32); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 41); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 49).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Bertie Ferrell?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1913

    2. Death

      1966

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Bertie Ferrell (1913–1966)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/bertie-ferrell-1913-1966-1809fc69/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Names in Stone

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