John Mitchell (1896–1961)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1961
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- Names in Stone
When was John Mitchell born? 1896.
When did John Mitchell die? 1961.
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John Mitchell (1896–1961) was born in 1896, and died in 1961, at about age 65. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about John Mitchell
When was John Mitchell born?
John Mitchell was born in 1896.
When did John Mitchell die?
John Mitchell died in 1961.
How old was John Mitchell at the time of death?
John Mitchell was about 65 years old.
Where is John Mitchell 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 Mitchell was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Mitchell died?
In 1961, the U.S. presidents were Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
What generation was John Mitchell part of?
Born in 1896, John Mitchell was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Mitchell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Mitchell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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