John Morris Thomas (1922–2002)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2002
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- Names in Stone
When was John Morris Thomas born? 1922.
When did John Morris Thomas die? 2002.
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John Morris Thomas (1922–2002) was born in 1922, and died in 2002, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents John Morris's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Morris's life.
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The world John Morris lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 73 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about John Morris Thomas
When was John Morris Thomas born?
John Morris Thomas was born in 1922.
When did John Morris Thomas die?
John Morris Thomas died in 2002.
How old was John Morris Thomas at the time of death?
John Morris Thomas was about 80 years old.
Where is John Morris Thomas buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Morris's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Morris Thomas was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when John Morris was born.
Who was president when John Morris Thomas died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when John Morris died.
What generation was John Morris Thomas part of?
Born in 1922, John Morris Thomas was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Morris Thomas's lifetime?
During John Morris's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 17); the Korean War began (1950, age 28); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Morris Thomas?
Federal censuses taken during John Morris's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1922
Death
2002
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