John Trapnell (1883–1968)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1968
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Trapnell born? 1883.
When did John Trapnell die? 1968.
Life story
John Trapnell (1883–1968) was born in 1883, and died in 1968, at about age 85. 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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1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 54 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1954 · age 71 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 79 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about John Trapnell
When was John Trapnell born?
John Trapnell was born in 1883.
When did John Trapnell die?
John Trapnell died in 1968.
How old was John Trapnell at the time of death?
John Trapnell was about 85 years old.
Where is John Trapnell 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 Trapnell was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Trapnell died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Trapnell part of?
Born in 1883, John Trapnell was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Trapnell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 58); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 71); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Trapnell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Trapnell are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Trapnell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1968
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