George Baker (1892–1980)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1980
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Baker born? 1892.
When did George Baker die? 1980.
Life story
George Baker (1892–1980) was born in 1892, and died in 1980, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 16 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 28 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 65 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 73 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 88 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about George Baker
When was George Baker born?
George Baker was born in 1892.
When did George Baker die?
George Baker died in 1980.
How old was George Baker at the time of death?
George Baker was about 88 years old.
Where is George Baker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Baker was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Baker died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when George died.
What generation was George Baker part of?
Born in 1892, George Baker was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year George Baker was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during George Baker's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the Titanic sank (1912, age 20); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 52); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 63); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Baker?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named George Baker are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Baker are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1892
Death
1980
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AncestryData, "George Baker (1892–1980)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-baker-1892-1980-5374b82d/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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