James Galvin (1922–1964)
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- Born
- 1922 in Cleveland, OH
- Died
- 1964 in Flint, MI
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- Names in Stone
When was James Galvin born? 1922 in Cleveland, OH.
When did James Galvin die? 1964 in Flint, MI.
Life story
James Galvin (1922–1964) was born in 1922 in Cleveland, OH, and died in 1964 in Flint, MI, at about age 42. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 13 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 19 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 25 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 37 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 42 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about James Galvin
When was James Galvin born?
James Galvin was born in 1922 in Cleveland, OH.
Where was James Galvin born?
James Galvin was born in Cleveland, OH.
When did James Galvin die?
James Galvin died in 1964 in Flint, MI.
Where did James Galvin die?
James Galvin died in Flint, MI.
How old was James Galvin at the time of death?
James Galvin was about 42 years old.
Where is James Galvin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Galvin was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Galvin died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when James died.
What generation was James Galvin part of?
Born in 1922, James Galvin was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James Galvin's lifetime?
During James'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Galvin?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1922
Cleveland, OH
Death
1964
Flint, MI
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