James Ruble (1924–1974)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1974
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- Names in Stone
When was James Ruble born? 1924.
When did James Ruble die? 1974.
Life story
James Ruble (1924–1974) was born in 1924, and died in 1974, at about age 50. 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
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 11 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 17 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 23 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 35 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 40 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 50 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about James Ruble
When was James Ruble born?
James Ruble was born in 1924.
When did James Ruble die?
James Ruble died in 1974.
How old was James Ruble at the time of death?
James Ruble was about 50 years old.
Where is James Ruble 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 Ruble was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Ruble died?
In 1974, the U.S. presidents were Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
What generation was James Ruble part of?
Born in 1924, James Ruble was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James Ruble's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 13); World War II ended (1945, age 21); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 30); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Ruble?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1924
Death
1974
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