David Austin (1893–1969)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1893
    Died
    1969

    When was David Austin born? 1893.

    When did David Austin die? 1969.

    Life story

    David Austin (1893–1969) was born in 1893, and died in 1969, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.

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    The world David lived through

    1. 1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about David Austin

    When was David Austin born?

    David Austin was born in 1893.

    When did David Austin die?

    David Austin died in 1969.

    How old was David Austin at the time of death?

    David Austin was about 76 years old.

    Where is David Austin buried?

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

    Who was president when David Austin was born?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when David Austin died?

    In 1969, the U.S. presidents were Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.

    What generation was David Austin part of?

    Born in 1893, David Austin was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during David Austin's lifetime?

    During David's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include David Austin?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1893

    2. Death

      1969

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "David Austin (1893–1969)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-austin-1893-1969-4b5ac7aa/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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