John L. Porter (1892–1946)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1946
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- Names in Stone
When was John L. Porter born? 1892.
When did John L. Porter die? 1946.
Life story
John L. Porter (1892–1946) was born in 1892, and died in 1946, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents John L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John L.'s life.
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The world John L. lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 11 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 20 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 26 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 37 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 52 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
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When was John L. Porter born?
John L. Porter was born in 1892.
When did John L. Porter die?
John L. Porter died in 1946.
How old was John L. Porter at the time of death?
John L. Porter was about 54 years old.
Where is John L. Porter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John L. Porter was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John L. was born.
Who was president when John L. Porter died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when John L. died.
What generation was John L. Porter part of?
Born in 1892, John L. Porter was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year John L. Porter was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during John L. Porter's lifetime?
During John L.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 14); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 25); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include John L. Porter?
Federal censuses taken during John L.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1892
Death
1946
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