John D. Mason (1924–1978)
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- Born
- 1924 in Michigan
- Died
- 1978 in Flint, MI
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- Names in Stone
When was John D. Mason born? 1924 in Michigan.
When did John D. Mason die? 1978 in Flint, MI.
Life story
John D. Mason (1924–1978) was born in 1924 in Michigan, and died in 1978 in Flint, MI, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents John D.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John D.'s life.
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The world John D. lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 11 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 17 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 23 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 35 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 40 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 50 — President Nixon resigned
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When was John D. Mason born?
John D. Mason was born in 1924 in Michigan.
Where was John D. Mason born?
John D. Mason was born in Michigan.
When did John D. Mason die?
John D. Mason died in 1978 in Flint, MI.
Where did John D. Mason die?
John D. Mason died in Flint, MI.
How old was John D. Mason at the time of death?
John D. Mason was about 54 years old.
Where is John D. Mason buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John D.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John D. Mason was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John D. was born.
Who was president when John D. Mason died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when John D. died.
What generation was John D. Mason part of?
Born in 1924, John D. Mason was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John D. Mason's lifetime?
During John D.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 13); World War II ended (1945, age 21); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 30); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include John D. Mason?
Federal censuses taken during John D.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1924
Michigan
Death
1978
Flint, MI
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