John Peterson (1918–1997)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 1997
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- Names in Stone
When was John Peterson born? 1918.
When did John Peterson die? 1997.
Life story
John Peterson (1918–1997) was born in 1918, and died in 1997, at about age 79. 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
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended
1989 · age 71 — The Berlin Wall fell
Questions about John Peterson
When was John Peterson born?
John Peterson was born in 1918.
When did John Peterson die?
John Peterson died in 1997.
How old was John Peterson at the time of death?
John Peterson was about 79 years old.
Where is John Peterson 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 Peterson was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Peterson died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Peterson part of?
Born in 1918, John Peterson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Peterson was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during John Peterson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Peterson?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Peterson are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Peterson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1918
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1918
Death
1997
Death
1997
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AncestryData, "John Peterson (1918–1997)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-peterson-1918-1997-ab3f0e46/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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