John Harriman (1883–1972)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1972
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- Names in Stone
When was John Harriman born? 1883.
When did John Harriman die? 1972.
Life story
John Harriman (1883–1972) was born in 1883, and died in 1972, at about age 89. 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
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1906 · age 23 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 35 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1955 · age 72 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 81 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about John Harriman
When was John Harriman born?
John Harriman was born in 1883.
When did John Harriman die?
John Harriman died in 1972.
How old was John Harriman at the time of death?
John Harriman was about 89 years old.
Where is John Harriman 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 Harriman was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Harriman died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Harriman part of?
Born in 1883, John Harriman was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Harriman's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 58); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 71); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Harriman?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Harriman are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Harriman are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1883
Death
1972
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Died 1890
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