Grady Daniel Wiggins Sr. (1914–1981)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1914
    Died
    1981

    When was Grady Daniel Wiggins born? 1914.

    When did Grady Daniel Wiggins die? 1981.

    Life story

    Grady Daniel Wiggins Sr. (1914–1981) was born in 1914, and died in 1981, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Grady Daniel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Grady Daniel's life.

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    The world Grady Daniel lived through

    1. 1914 · age 0 — World War I began

    2. 1927 · age 13 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    3. 1937 · age 23 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    4. 1945 · age 31 — World War II ended

    5. 1954 · age 40 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    6. 1962 · age 48 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    7. 1969 · age 55 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    8. 1980 · age 66 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about Grady Daniel Wiggins

    When was Grady Daniel Wiggins born?

    Grady Daniel Wiggins was born in 1914.

    When did Grady Daniel Wiggins die?

    Grady Daniel Wiggins died in 1981.

    How old was Grady Daniel Wiggins at the time of death?

    Grady Daniel Wiggins was about 67 years old.

    Where is Grady Daniel Wiggins buried?

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

    Who was president when Grady Daniel Wiggins was born?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Grady Daniel was born.

    Who was president when Grady Daniel Wiggins died?

    In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

    What generation was Grady Daniel Wiggins part of?

    Born in 1914, Grady Daniel Wiggins was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Grady Daniel Wiggins was born?

    In 1914, World War I began.

    What major events happened during Grady Daniel Wiggins's lifetime?

    During Grady Daniel'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 Grady Daniel Wiggins?

    Federal censuses taken during Grady Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

    How many people named Grady Daniel Wiggins are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Grady Daniel Wiggins are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1914

    2. Death

      1981

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Grady Daniel Wiggins (1914–1981)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/grady-daniel-wiggins-1914-1981-ef404a8c/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1939

    Died 1958

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