Forrest Brown (1914–1981)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1914
- Died
- 1981
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Forrest Brown born? 1914.
When did Forrest Brown die? 1981.
Life story
Forrest Brown (1914–1981) was born in 1914, and died in 1981, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Forrest's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Forrest's life.
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The world Forrest lived through
1914 · age 0 — World War I began
1927 · age 13 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 23 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 31 — World War II ended
1954 · age 40 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 48 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 55 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 66 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Forrest Brown
When was Forrest Brown born?
Forrest Brown was born in 1914.
When did Forrest Brown die?
Forrest Brown died in 1981.
How old was Forrest Brown at the time of death?
Forrest Brown was about 67 years old.
Where is Forrest Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Forrest's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Forrest Brown was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Forrest was born.
Who was president when Forrest Brown died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Forrest Brown part of?
Born in 1914, Forrest Brown was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Forrest Brown was born?
In 1914, World War I began.
What major events happened during Forrest Brown's lifetime?
During Forrest's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 0); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 15); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 27); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 39); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 48); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Forrest Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Forrest's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Forrest Brown are on AncestryData?
2 people named Forrest Brown are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1914
Death
1981
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