John Purcell (1900–1965)
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- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1965
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- Names in Stone
When was John Purcell born? 1900.
When did John Purcell die? 1965.
Life story
John Purcell (1900–1965) was born in 1900, and died in 1965, 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
1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1912 · age 12 — The Titanic sank
1920 · age 20 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1935 · age 35 — The Social Security Act was signed
1944 · age 44 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1959 · age 59 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1965 · age 65 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about John Purcell
When was John Purcell born?
John Purcell was born in 1900.
When did John Purcell die?
John Purcell died in 1965.
How old was John Purcell at the time of death?
John Purcell was about 65 years old.
Where is John Purcell 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 Purcell was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Purcell died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Purcell part of?
Born in 1900, John Purcell was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Purcell was born?
In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.
What major events happened during John Purcell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 14); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 29); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 41); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 53); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Purcell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Purcell are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Purcell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1900
Death
1965
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AncestryData, "John Purcell (1900–1965)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-purcell-1900-1965-13d6ff6b/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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