James L. Macken Jr. (1925–1993)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1993
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James L. Macken born? 1925.
When did James L. Macken die? 1993.
Life story
James L. Macken Jr. (1925–1993) was born in 1925, and died in 1993, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents James L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James L.'s life.
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The world James L. lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about James L. Macken
When was James L. Macken born?
James L. Macken was born in 1925.
When did James L. Macken die?
James L. Macken died in 1993.
How old was James L. Macken at the time of death?
James L. Macken was about 68 years old.
Where is James L. Macken buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James L. Macken was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James L. was born.
Who was president when James L. Macken died?
In 1993, the U.S. presidents were George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
What generation was James L. Macken part of?
Born in 1925, James L. Macken was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James L. Macken's lifetime?
During James L.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include James L. Macken?
Federal censuses taken during James L.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named James L. Macken are on AncestryData?
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1925
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Death
1993
Death
1993
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