John Barnes (1901–1980)
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- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1980
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Barnes born? 1901.
When did John Barnes die? 1980.
Life story
John Barnes (1901–1980) was born in 1901, and died in 1980, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.

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The world John lived through
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1917 · age 16 — The United States entered World War I
1933 · age 32 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1944 · age 43 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1963 · age 62 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1975 · age 74 — The Vietnam War ended
Questions about John Barnes
When was John Barnes born?
John Barnes was born in 1901.
When did John Barnes die?
John Barnes died in 1980.
How old was John Barnes at the time of death?
John Barnes was about 79 years old.
Where is John Barnes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Barnes was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when John Barnes died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Barnes part of?
Born in 1901, John Barnes was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Barnes's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 36); the Korean War began (1950, age 49); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 61); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Barnes?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1901
Death
1980
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