Douglas Mark Astion (1950–2009)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1950
    Died
    2009

    When was Douglas Mark Astion born? 1950.

    When did Douglas Mark Astion die? 2009.

    Life story

    Douglas Mark Astion (1950–2009) was born in 1950, and died in 2009, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Douglas Mark's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Douglas Mark's life.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    The world Douglas Mark lived through

    1. 1950 · age 0 — The Korean War began

    2. 1955 · age 5 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott

    3. 1962 · age 12 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    4. 1965 · age 15 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    5. 1975 · age 25 — The Vietnam War ended

    6. 1986 · age 36 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    7. 1995 · age 45 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    8. 2008 · age 58 — The global financial crisis began

    Questions about Douglas Mark Astion

    When was Douglas Mark Astion born?

    Douglas Mark Astion was born in 1950.

    When did Douglas Mark Astion die?

    Douglas Mark Astion died in 2009.

    How old was Douglas Mark Astion at the time of death?

    Douglas Mark Astion was about 59 years old.

    Where is Douglas Mark Astion buried?

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

    Who was president when Douglas Mark Astion was born?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Douglas Mark was born.

    Who was president when Douglas Mark Astion died?

    In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

    What generation was Douglas Mark Astion part of?

    Born in 1950, Douglas Mark Astion was part of the Baby Boom generation.

    What happened in the world the year Douglas Mark Astion was born?

    In 1950, the Korean War began.

    What major events happened during Douglas Mark Astion's lifetime?

    During Douglas Mark's lifetime: the Korean War began (1950, age 0); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 7); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 14); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 25); the Berlin Wall fell (1989, age 39); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 55).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Douglas Mark Astion?

    Federal censuses taken during Douglas Mark's lifetime and now public: 1950.

    Census years to search

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1950

    2. Death

      2009

    3. Burial

    Add details

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Add a name
    Link to an AncestryData record (optional)

    Enter a last name to search public records.

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Is this information correct?

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    Cite this record

    AncestryData, "Douglas Mark Astion (1950–2009)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/douglas-mark-astion-1950-2009-500ece6a/, accessed 2026-11-15.

    https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/douglas-mark-astion-1950-2009-500ece6a/

    Sources

    Names in Stone

    Cemetery record from Names in Stone

    View the grave on Names in Stone

    Other Douglas Mark Astion records

    No other records are listed for this name.

    Browse Astion family records
    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    AncestryDNA® with Traits

    Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.