Hillard Raines (1922–1972)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1922
    Died
    1972

    When was Hillard Raines born? 1922.

    When did Hillard Raines die? 1972.

    Life story

    Hillard Raines (1922–1972) was born in 1922, and died in 1972, at about age 50. A cemetery record documents Hillard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hillard's life.

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    The world Hillard lived through

    1. 1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1935 · age 13 — The Social Security Act was signed

    3. 1941 · age 19 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    4. 1947 · age 25 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    5. 1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    6. 1959 · age 37 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1964 · age 42 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Hillard Raines

    When was Hillard Raines born?

    Hillard Raines was born in 1922.

    When did Hillard Raines die?

    Hillard Raines died in 1972.

    How old was Hillard Raines at the time of death?

    Hillard Raines was about 50 years old.

    Where is Hillard Raines buried?

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

    Who was president when Hillard Raines was born?

    Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Hillard was born.

    Who was president when Hillard Raines died?

    Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Hillard died.

    What generation was Hillard Raines part of?

    Born in 1922, Hillard Raines was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Hillard Raines's lifetime?

    During Hillard's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 15); World War II ended (1945, age 23); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 40); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hillard Raines?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1922

    2. Death

      1972

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Hillard Raines (1922–1972)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hillard-raines-1922-1972-c4d084e3/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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