John Nelson (1922–2009)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2009
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Nelson born? 1922.
When did John Nelson die? 2009.
Life story
John Nelson (1922–2009) was born in 1922, and died in 2009, at about age 87. 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
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 Nelson
When was John Nelson born?
John Nelson was born in 1922.
When did John Nelson die?
John Nelson died in 2009.
How old was John Nelson at the time of death?
John Nelson was about 87 years old.
Where is John Nelson 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 Nelson was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Nelson died?
In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
What generation was John Nelson part of?
Born in 1922, John Nelson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Nelson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 19); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 32); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 42); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 58); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 83).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Nelson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Nelson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1922
Death
2009
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