James Leslie Stephens (1925–1985)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1925
    Died
    1985

    When was James Leslie Stephens born? 1925.

    When did James Leslie Stephens die? 1985.

    Life story

    James Leslie Stephens (1925–1985) was born in 1925, and died in 1985, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents James Leslie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James Leslie's life.

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    The world James Leslie lived through

    1. 1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 20 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about James Leslie Stephens

    When was James Leslie Stephens born?

    James Leslie Stephens was born in 1925.

    When did James Leslie Stephens die?

    James Leslie Stephens died in 1985.

    How old was James Leslie Stephens at the time of death?

    James Leslie Stephens was about 60 years old.

    Where is James Leslie Stephens buried?

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

    Who was president when James Leslie Stephens was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James Leslie was born.

    Who was president when James Leslie Stephens died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when James Leslie died.

    What generation was James Leslie Stephens part of?

    Born in 1925, James Leslie Stephens was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during James Leslie Stephens's lifetime?

    During James Leslie'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).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Leslie Stephens?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1925

    2. Birth

      1925

    3. Death

      1985

    4. Death

      1985

    5. Burial

    6. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Leslie Stephens (1925–1985)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-leslie-stephens-1925-1985-fbdac2cc/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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