John O. Lokken (1885–1953)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1953
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John O. Lokken born? 1885.
When did John O. Lokken die? 1953.
Life story
John O. Lokken (1885–1953) was born in 1885, and died in 1953, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents John O.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John O.'s life.

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The world John O. lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 15 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 23 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 32 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 50 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 56 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 62 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about John O. Lokken
When was John O. Lokken born?
John O. Lokken was born in 1885.
When did John O. Lokken die?
John O. Lokken died in 1953.
How old was John O. Lokken at the time of death?
John O. Lokken was about 68 years old.
Where is John O. Lokken buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John O.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John O. Lokken was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when John O. Lokken died?
In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What generation was John O. Lokken part of?
Born in 1885, John O. Lokken was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John O. Lokken's lifetime?
During John O.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 18); World War I began (1914, age 29); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 42); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 52); World War II ended (1945, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include John O. Lokken?
Federal censuses taken during John O.'s lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1885
Death
1953
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