John Henry Rowell (1925–1992)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1992
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- Names in Stone
When was John Henry Rowell born? 1925.
When did John Henry Rowell die? 1992.
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John Henry Rowell (1925–1992) was born in 1925, and died in 1992, at about age 67. 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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1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about John Henry Rowell
When was John Henry Rowell born?
John Henry Rowell was born in 1925.
When did John Henry Rowell die?
John Henry Rowell died in 1992.
How old was John Henry Rowell at the time of death?
John Henry Rowell was about 67 years old.
Where is John Henry Rowell 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 Rowell was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when John Henry was born.
Who was president when John Henry Rowell died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when John Henry died.
What generation was John Henry Rowell part of?
Born in 1925, John Henry Rowell was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Henry Rowell's lifetime?
During John Henry's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Henry Rowell?
Federal censuses taken during John Henry's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
1992
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