James Weaver (1921–1941)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1921
    Died
    1941

    When was James Weaver born? 1921.

    When did James Weaver die? 1941.

    Life story

    James Weaver (1921–1941) was born in 1921, and died in 1941, at about age 20. 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

    1. 1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1929 · age 8 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    3. 1933 · age 12 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    4. 1935 · age 14 — The Social Security Act was signed

    5. 1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    6. 1939 · age 18 — World War II began in Europe

    7. 1941 · age 20 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    Questions about James Weaver

    When was James Weaver born?

    James Weaver was born in 1921.

    When did James Weaver die?

    James Weaver died in 1941.

    How old was James Weaver at the time of death?

    James Weaver was about 20 years old.

    Where is James Weaver 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 Weaver was born?

    In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.

    Who was president when James Weaver died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when James died.

    What generation was James Weaver part of?

    Born in 1921, James Weaver was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during James Weaver's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 12); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 16); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 20).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Weaver?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940.

    How many people named James Weaver are on AncestryData?

    2 people named James Weaver are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1921

    2. Death

      1941

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Weaver (1921–1941)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-weaver-1921-1941-5603092c/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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    Born 1917

    Died 2004

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