Darius Horton (1900–1982)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1900
    Died
    1982

    When was Darius Horton born? 1900.

    When did Darius Horton die? 1982.

    Life story

    Darius Horton (1900–1982) was born in 1900, and died in 1982, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Darius's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Darius's life.

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    The world Darius lived through

    1. 1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    2. 1914 · age 14 — World War I began

    3. 1929 · age 29 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    4. 1941 · age 41 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    5. 1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    6. 1962 · age 62 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    7. 1974 · age 74 — President Nixon resigned

    Questions about Darius Horton

    When was Darius Horton born?

    Darius Horton was born in 1900.

    When did Darius Horton die?

    Darius Horton died in 1982.

    How old was Darius Horton at the time of death?

    Darius Horton was about 82 years old.

    Where is Darius Horton buried?

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

    Who was president when Darius Horton was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Darius was born.

    Who was president when Darius Horton died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Darius died.

    What generation was Darius Horton part of?

    Born in 1900, Darius Horton was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Darius Horton was born?

    In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.

    What major events happened during Darius Horton's lifetime?

    During Darius's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 35); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 47); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 59); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 74).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Darius Horton?

    Federal censuses taken during Darius's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1900

    2. Death

      1982

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Darius Horton (1900–1982)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/darius-horton-1900-1982-33fba2fd/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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