Fred Carson (1891–1954)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1891
    Died
    1954

    When was Fred Carson born? 1891.

    When did Fred Carson die? 1954.

    Life story

    Fred Carson (1891–1954) was born in 1891, and died in 1954, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Fred's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fred's life.

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    The world Fred lived through

    1. 1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1903 · age 12 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank

    4. 1918 · age 27 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    5. 1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    7. 1944 · age 53 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    8. 1950 · age 59 — The Korean War began

    Questions about Fred Carson

    When was Fred Carson born?

    Fred Carson was born in 1891.

    When did Fred Carson die?

    Fred Carson died in 1954.

    How old was Fred Carson at the time of death?

    Fred Carson was about 63 years old.

    Where is Fred Carson buried?

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

    Who was president when Fred Carson was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Fred was born.

    Who was president when Fred Carson died?

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Fred died.

    What generation was Fred Carson part of?

    Born in 1891, Fred Carson was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Fred Carson's lifetime?

    During Fred's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 48); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Fred Carson?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1891

    2. Death

      1954

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Fred Carson (1891–1954)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/fred-carson-1891-1954-9cb40351/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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