John Elmer Sargent (1926–2000)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1926
    Died
    2000

    When was John Elmer Sargent born? 1926.

    When did John Elmer Sargent die? 2000.

    Life story

    John Elmer Sargent (1926–2000) was born in 1926, and died in 2000, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents John Elmer's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Elmer's life.

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    The world John Elmer lived through

    1. 1927 · age 1 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 11 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 19 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 28 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 36 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 43 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 54 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 69 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about John Elmer Sargent

    When was John Elmer Sargent born?

    John Elmer Sargent was born in 1926.

    When did John Elmer Sargent die?

    John Elmer Sargent died in 2000.

    How old was John Elmer Sargent at the time of death?

    John Elmer Sargent was about 74 years old.

    Where is John Elmer Sargent buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Elmer's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when John Elmer Sargent was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John Elmer was born.

    Who was president when John Elmer Sargent died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when John Elmer died.

    What generation was John Elmer Sargent part of?

    Born in 1926, John Elmer Sargent was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during John Elmer Sargent's lifetime?

    During John Elmer's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 13); the Korean War began (1950, age 24); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 33); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 43); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 60).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Elmer Sargent?

    Federal censuses taken during John Elmer's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1926

    2. Death

      2000

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Elmer Sargent (1926–2000)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-elmer-sargent-1926-2000-51101b47/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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