David Hunter Brown (1923–1958)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1958
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Hunter Brown born? 1923.
When did David Hunter Brown die? 1958.
Life story
David Hunter Brown (1923–1958) was born in 1923, and died in 1958, at about age 35. A cemetery record documents David Hunter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David Hunter's life.

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The world David Hunter lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 10 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1941 · age 18 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1950 · age 27 — The Korean War began
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1957 · age 34 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about David Hunter Brown
When was David Hunter Brown born?
David Hunter Brown was born in 1923.
When did David Hunter Brown die?
David Hunter Brown died in 1958.
How old was David Hunter Brown at the time of death?
David Hunter Brown was about 35 years old.
Where is David Hunter Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David Hunter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Hunter Brown was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when David Hunter Brown died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when David Hunter died.
What generation was David Hunter Brown part of?
Born in 1923, David Hunter Brown was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during David Hunter Brown's lifetime?
During David Hunter's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 12); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 18); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 24); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 31).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Hunter Brown?
Federal censuses taken during David Hunter's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
1958
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AncestryData, "David Hunter Brown (1923–1958)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-hunter-brown-1923-1958-cd62d229/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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