David Lynn Southern (1956–1979)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1956
    Died
    1979

    When was David Lynn Southern born? 1956.

    When did David Lynn Southern die? 1979.

    Life story

    David Lynn Southern (1956–1979) was born in 1956, and died in 1979, at about age 23. A cemetery record documents David Lynn's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David Lynn's life.

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    The world David Lynn lived through

    1. 1957 · age 1 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    2. 1962 · age 6 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    3. 1964 · age 8 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    4. 1969 · age 13 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    5. 1975 · age 19 — The Vietnam War ended

    Questions about David Lynn Southern

    When was David Lynn Southern born?

    David Lynn Southern was born in 1956.

    When did David Lynn Southern die?

    David Lynn Southern died in 1979.

    How old was David Lynn Southern at the time of death?

    David Lynn Southern was about 23 years old.

    Where is David Lynn Southern buried?

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

    Who was president when David Lynn Southern was born?

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when David Lynn was born.

    Who was president when David Lynn Southern died?

    Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when David Lynn died.

    What generation was David Lynn Southern part of?

    Born in 1956, David Lynn Southern was part of the Baby Boom generation.

    What major events happened during David Lynn Southern's lifetime?

    During David Lynn's lifetime: the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 1); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 6); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 8); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 13); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 19).

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1956

    2. Death

      1979

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "David Lynn Southern (1956–1979)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-lynn-southern-1956-1979-e9fb5cb1/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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