Helen C. Johnson (1921–1990)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1921
    Died
    1990

    When was Helen C. Johnson born? 1921.

    When did Helen C. Johnson die? 1990.

    Life story

    Helen C. Johnson (1921–1990) was born in 1921, and died in 1990, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Helen C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Helen C.'s life.

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    The world Helen C. lived through

    1. 1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 24 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about Helen C. Johnson

    When was Helen C. Johnson born?

    Helen C. Johnson was born in 1921.

    When did Helen C. Johnson die?

    Helen C. Johnson died in 1990.

    How old was Helen C. Johnson at the time of death?

    Helen C. Johnson was about 69 years old.

    Where is Helen C. Johnson buried?

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

    Who was president when Helen C. Johnson was born?

    In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.

    Who was president when Helen C. Johnson died?

    George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Helen C. died.

    What generation was Helen C. Johnson part of?

    Born in 1921, Helen C. Johnson was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Helen C. Johnson's lifetime?

    During Helen C.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Helen C. Johnson?

    Federal censuses taken during Helen C.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

    How many people named Helen C. Johnson are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Helen C. Johnson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1921

    2. Death

      1990

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Helen C. Johnson (1921–1990)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/helen-c-johnson-1921-1990-ce0abdca/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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