John Henry Mintz (1893–1971)

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    Born
    1893
    Died
    1971

    When was John Henry Mintz born? 1893.

    When did John Henry Mintz die? 1971.

    Life story

    John Henry Mintz (1893–1971) was born in 1893, and died in 1971, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents John Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Henry's life.

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    The world John Henry lived through

    1. 1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about John Henry Mintz

    When was John Henry Mintz born?

    John Henry Mintz was born in 1893.

    When did John Henry Mintz die?

    John Henry Mintz died in 1971.

    How old was John Henry Mintz at the time of death?

    John Henry Mintz was about 78 years old.

    Where is John Henry Mintz buried?

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

    Who was president when John Henry Mintz was born?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when John Henry Mintz died?

    Richard Nixon was president of the United States when John Henry died.

    What generation was John Henry Mintz part of?

    Born in 1893, John Henry Mintz was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during John Henry Mintz's lifetime?

    During John Henry's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include John Henry Mintz?

    Federal censuses taken during John Henry's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1893

    2. Death

      1971

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "John Henry Mintz (1893–1971)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-henry-mintz-1893-1971-078a60a2/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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