John Charles Carson (1922–1981)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 1981
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- Names in Stone
When was John Charles Carson born? 1922.
When did John Charles Carson die? 1981.
Life story
John Charles Carson (1922–1981) was born in 1922, and died in 1981, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents John Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Charles's life.

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The world John Charles lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about John Charles Carson
When was John Charles Carson born?
John Charles Carson was born in 1922.
When did John Charles Carson die?
John Charles Carson died in 1981.
How old was John Charles Carson at the time of death?
John Charles Carson was about 59 years old.
Where is John Charles Carson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Charles's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Charles Carson was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when John Charles was born.
Who was president when John Charles Carson died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was John Charles Carson part of?
Born in 1922, John Charles Carson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Charles Carson's lifetime?
During John Charles's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 17); the Korean War began (1950, age 28); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Charles Carson?
Federal censuses taken during John Charles's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1922
Death
1981
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