James Payne (1954–2003)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1954
    Died
    2003

    When was James Payne born? 1954.

    When did James Payne die? 2003.

    Life story

    James Payne (1954–2003) was born in 1954, and died in 2003, at about age 49. 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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    The world James lived through

    1. 1954 · age 0 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    2. 1959 · age 5 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    3. 1964 · age 10 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    4. 1974 · age 20 — President Nixon resigned

    5. 1980 · age 26 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    6. 1991 · age 37 — The Soviet Union dissolved

    Questions about James Payne

    When was James Payne born?

    James Payne was born in 1954.

    When did James Payne die?

    James Payne died in 2003.

    How old was James Payne at the time of death?

    James Payne was about 49 years old.

    Where is James Payne 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 Payne was born?

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when James was born.

    Who was president when James Payne died?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when James died.

    What generation was James Payne part of?

    Born in 1954, James Payne was part of the Baby Boom generation.

    What happened in the world the year James Payne was born?

    In 1954, the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education.

    What major events happened during James Payne's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 0); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 5); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 10); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 20); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 26); the Soviet Union dissolved (1991, age 37).

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1954

    2. Death

      2003

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Payne (1954–2003)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-payne-1954-2003-de994b38/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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