John Martinez (1905–1995)
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- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 1995
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Martinez born? 1905.
When did John Martinez die? 1995.
Life story
John Martinez (1905–1995) was born in 1905, and died in 1995, at about age 90. 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
1906 · age 1 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 13 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 30 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 40 — World War II ended
1955 · age 50 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 59 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 71 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 90 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about John Martinez
When was John Martinez born?
John Martinez was born in 1905.
When did John Martinez die?
John Martinez died in 1995.
How old was John Martinez at the time of death?
John Martinez was about 90 years old.
Where is John Martinez 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 Martinez was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Martinez died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Martinez part of?
Born in 1905, John Martinez was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Martinez's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 1); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 15); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 34); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 48); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 58); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 71).
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Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1905
Death
1995
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