James Stark (1911–1997)
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- Born
- 1911
- Died
- 1997
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James Stark born? 1911.
When did James Stark die? 1997.
Life story
James Stark (1911–1997) was born in 1911, and died in 1997, at about age 86. 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
1912 · age 1 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 16 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 28 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 39 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 48 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 58 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 75 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about James Stark
When was James Stark born?
James Stark was born in 1911.
When did James Stark die?
James Stark died in 1997.
How old was James Stark at the time of death?
James Stark was about 86 years old.
Where is James Stark 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 Stark was born?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Stark died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when James died.
What generation was James Stark part of?
Born in 1911, James Stark was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James Stark's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 18); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 33); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 44); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 54); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Stark?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named James Stark are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Stark are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1911
Death
1997
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AncestryData, "James Stark (1911–1997)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-stark-1911-1997-9f275eb7/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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