John A Johnson (1890–1984)
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- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1984
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- Names in Stone
When was John A Johnson born? 1890.
When did John A Johnson die? 1984.
Life story
John A Johnson (1890–1984) was born in 1890, and died in 1984, at about age 94. A cemetery record documents John A's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John A's life.
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The world John A lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 18 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 57 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 67 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 75 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 90 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about John A Johnson
When was John A Johnson born?
John A Johnson was born in 1890.
When did John A Johnson die?
John A Johnson died in 1984.
How old was John A Johnson at the time of death?
John A Johnson was about 94 years old.
Where is John A Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John A's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John A Johnson was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John A was born.
Who was president when John A Johnson died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when John A died.
What generation was John A Johnson part of?
Born in 1890, John A Johnson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John A Johnson's lifetime?
During John A's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 54); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 65); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include John A Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during John A's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John A Johnson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John A Johnson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1890
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1984
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