H. Eric Johnson (1884–1950)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1884
    Died
    1950

    When was H. Eric Johnson born? 1884.

    When did H. Eric Johnson die? 1950.

    Life story

    H. Eric Johnson (1884–1950) was born in 1884, and died in 1950, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents H. Eric's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about H. Eric's life.

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    The world H. Eric lived through

    1. 1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed

    7. 1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    8. 1947 · age 63 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    Questions about H. Eric Johnson

    When was H. Eric Johnson born?

    H. Eric Johnson was born in 1884.

    When did H. Eric Johnson die?

    H. Eric Johnson died in 1950.

    How old was H. Eric Johnson at the time of death?

    H. Eric Johnson was about 66 years old.

    Where is H. Eric Johnson buried?

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

    Who was president when H. Eric Johnson was born?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when H. Eric was born.

    Who was president when H. Eric Johnson died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when H. Eric died.

    What generation was H. Eric Johnson part of?

    Born in 1884, H. Eric Johnson was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during H. Eric Johnson's lifetime?

    During H. Eric's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53); World War II ended (1945, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include H. Eric Johnson?

    Federal censuses taken during H. Eric's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1884

    2. Death

      1950

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "H. Eric Johnson (1884–1950)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/h-eric-johnson-1884-1950-586464a5/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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