Billy Jack Ford Sr. (1932–1988)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1932
- Died
- 1988
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Billy Jack Ford born? 1932.
When did Billy Jack Ford die? 1988.
Life story
Billy Jack Ford Sr. (1932–1988) was born in 1932, and died in 1988, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Billy Jack's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Billy Jack's life.
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The world Billy Jack lived through
1933 · age 1 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 7 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 13 — World War II ended
1953 · age 21 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1957 · age 25 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963 · age 31 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1969 · age 37 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1976 · age 44 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Billy Jack Ford
When was Billy Jack Ford born?
Billy Jack Ford was born in 1932.
When did Billy Jack Ford die?
Billy Jack Ford died in 1988.
How old was Billy Jack Ford at the time of death?
Billy Jack Ford was about 56 years old.
Where is Billy Jack Ford buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Billy Jack's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Billy Jack Ford was born?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Billy Jack was born.
Who was president when Billy Jack Ford died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Billy Jack died.
What generation was Billy Jack Ford part of?
Born in 1932, Billy Jack Ford was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Billy Jack Ford's lifetime?
During Billy Jack's lifetime: Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 1); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 9); the Korean War began (1950, age 18); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 25); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 32); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include Billy Jack Ford?
Federal censuses taken during Billy Jack's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
How many people named Billy Jack Ford are on AncestryData?
2 people named Billy Jack Ford are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1932
Death
1988
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AncestryData, "Billy Jack Ford (1932–1988)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/billy-jack-ford-1932-1988-643f7e7a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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