James Proctor (1896–1963)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1963
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- Names in Stone
When was James Proctor born? 1896.
When did James Proctor die? 1963.
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James Proctor (1896–1963) was born in 1896, and died in 1963, at about age 67. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about James Proctor
When was James Proctor born?
James Proctor was born in 1896.
When did James Proctor die?
James Proctor died in 1963.
How old was James Proctor at the time of death?
James Proctor was about 67 years old.
Where is James Proctor 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 Proctor was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Proctor died?
In 1963, the U.S. presidents were John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
What generation was James Proctor part of?
Born in 1896, James Proctor was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during James Proctor's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Proctor?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1963
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