James Robbinson (1938–2008)
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- Born
- 1938
- Died
- 2008
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- Names in Stone
When was James Robbinson born? 1938.
When did James Robbinson die? 2008.
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James Robbinson (1938–2008) was born in 1938, and died in 2008, at about age 70. 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
1939 · age 1 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 9 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 17 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 25 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 36 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 48 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 63 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about James Robbinson
When was James Robbinson born?
James Robbinson was born in 1938.
When did James Robbinson die?
James Robbinson died in 2008.
How old was James Robbinson at the time of death?
James Robbinson was about 70 years old.
Where is James Robbinson 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 Robbinson was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Robbinson died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when James died.
What generation was James Robbinson part of?
Born in 1938, James Robbinson was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during James Robbinson's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 1); the Korean War began (1950, age 12); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 21); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 31); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 48); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Robbinson?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
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1938
Death
2008
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