James D. Bennett (1921–1982)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1982
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- Names in Stone
When was James D. Bennett born? 1921.
When did James D. Bennett die? 1982.
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James D. Bennett (1921–1982) was born in 1921, and died in 1982, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents James D.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James D.'s life.
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1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about James D. Bennett
When was James D. Bennett born?
James D. Bennett was born in 1921.
When did James D. Bennett die?
James D. Bennett died in 1982.
How old was James D. Bennett at the time of death?
James D. Bennett was about 61 years old.
Where is James D. Bennett buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James D.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James D. Bennett was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when James D. Bennett died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when James D. died.
What generation was James D. Bennett part of?
Born in 1921, James D. Bennett was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James D. Bennett's lifetime?
During James D.'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include James D. Bennett?
Federal censuses taken during James D.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1982
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