John Mercer (1920–2012)
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- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2012
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- Names in Stone
When was John Mercer born? 1920.
When did John Mercer die? 2012.
Life story
John Mercer (1920–2012) was born in 1920, and died in 2012, at about age 92. 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
1920 · age 0 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 17 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 27 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 37 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 45 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 60 — Mount St. Helens erupted
2001 · age 81 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about John Mercer
When was John Mercer born?
John Mercer was born in 1920.
When did John Mercer die?
John Mercer died in 2012.
How old was John Mercer at the time of death?
John Mercer was about 92 years old.
Where is John Mercer 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 Mercer was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Mercer died?
Barack Obama was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Mercer part of?
Born in 1920, John Mercer was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Mercer was born?
In 1920, women won the right to vote in the United States.
What major events happened during John Mercer's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 19); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 33); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 43); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 56); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Mercer?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Mercer are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Mercer are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1920
Death
2012
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