Dalton Perkins (1921–2018)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921 in Fleetwood, North Carolina
- Died
- 2018
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Dalton Perkins born? 1921 in Fleetwood, North Carolina.
When did Dalton Perkins die? 2018.
Life story
Dalton Perkins (1921–2018) was born in 1921 in Fleetwood, North Carolina, and died in 2018, at about age 97. A cemetery record documents Dalton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Dalton's life.

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The world Dalton lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Dalton Perkins
When was Dalton Perkins born?
Dalton Perkins was born in 1921 in Fleetwood, North Carolina.
Where was Dalton Perkins born?
Dalton Perkins was born in Fleetwood, North Carolina.
When did Dalton Perkins die?
Dalton Perkins died in 2018.
How old was Dalton Perkins at the time of death?
Dalton Perkins was about 97 years old.
Where is Dalton Perkins buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Dalton's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Dalton Perkins was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Dalton Perkins died?
Donald Trump was president of the United States when Dalton died.
What generation was Dalton Perkins part of?
Born in 1921, Dalton Perkins was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Dalton Perkins's lifetime?
During Dalton's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 20); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 33); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 43); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 59); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include Dalton Perkins?
Federal censuses taken during Dalton's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1921
Fleetwood, North Carolina
Death
2018
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