James Walker (1892–1953)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1953
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James Walker born? 1892.
When did James Walker die? 1953.
Life story
James Walker (1892–1953) was born in 1892, and died in 1953, at about age 61. 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
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 11 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 20 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 26 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 37 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 52 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1950 · age 58 — The Korean War began
Questions about James Walker
When was James Walker born?
James Walker was born in 1892.
When did James Walker die?
James Walker died in 1953.
How old was James Walker at the time of death?
James Walker was about 61 years old.
Where is James Walker 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 Walker was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Walker died?
In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What generation was James Walker part of?
Born in 1892, James Walker was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year James Walker was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during James Walker's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 14); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 25); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 47); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Walker?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1892
Birth
1892
Death
1953
Death
1953
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AncestryData, "James Walker (1892–1953)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-walker-1892-1953-47504f4d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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