John Barton (1905–1996)
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- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 1996
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Barton born? 1905.
When did John Barton die? 1996.
Life story
John Barton (1905–1996) was born in 1905, and died in 1996, at about age 91. 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
1906 · age 1 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 13 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 30 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 40 — World War II ended
1955 · age 50 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 59 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 71 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 90 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about John Barton
When was John Barton born?
John Barton was born in 1905.
When did John Barton die?
John Barton died in 1996.
How old was John Barton at the time of death?
John Barton was about 91 years old.
Where is John Barton 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 Barton was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Barton died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Barton part of?
Born in 1905, John Barton was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Barton's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 1); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 15); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 34); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 48); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 58); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 71).
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Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1905
Death
1996
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AncestryData, "John Barton (1905–1996)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-barton-1905-1996-3226fff7/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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