John Trapnell (1916–1968)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1916
- Died
- 1968
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Trapnell born? 1916.
When did John Trapnell die? 1968.
Life story
John Trapnell (1916–1968) was born in 1916, and died in 1968, at about age 52. 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
1917 · age 1 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 11 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 19 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 25 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 31 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 38 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 43 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 48 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about John Trapnell
When was John Trapnell born?
John Trapnell was born in 1916.
When did John Trapnell die?
John Trapnell died in 1968.
How old was John Trapnell at the time of death?
John Trapnell was about 52 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?
Woodrow Wilson 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 1916, John Trapnell was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Trapnell's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the United States entered World War I (1917, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 13); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 23); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 31); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 39); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Trapnell?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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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1916
Death
1968
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AncestryData, "John Trapnell (1916–1968)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-trapnell-1916-1968-a662c862/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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