John Purcell (1934–2004)
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- Born
- 1934
- Died
- 2004
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- Names in Stone
When was John Purcell born? 1934.
When did John Purcell die? 2004.
Life story
John Purcell (1934–2004) was born in 1934, and died in 2004, at about age 70. 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
1935 · age 1 — The Social Security Act was signed
1944 · age 10 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1953 · age 19 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1959 · age 25 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1965 · age 31 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 42 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1991 · age 57 — The Soviet Union dissolved
Questions about John Purcell
When was John Purcell born?
John Purcell was born in 1934.
When did John Purcell die?
John Purcell died in 2004.
How old was John Purcell at the time of death?
John Purcell was about 70 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?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Purcell died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Purcell part of?
Born in 1934, John Purcell was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during John Purcell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 1); World War II ended (1945, age 11); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 21); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 30); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 42); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Purcell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 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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1934
Death
2004
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AncestryData, "John Purcell (1934–2004)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-purcell-1934-2004-b91d725d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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