John W. Murray (1891–1963)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1963
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John W. Murray born? 1891.
When did John W. Murray die? 1963.
Life story
John W. Murray (1891–1963) was born in 1891, and died in 1963, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents John W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John W.'s life.
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The world John W. lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 26 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 48 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 64 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 72 — President Kennedy was assassinated
Questions about John W. Murray
When was John W. Murray born?
John W. Murray was born in 1891.
When did John W. Murray die?
John W. Murray died in 1963.
How old was John W. Murray at the time of death?
John W. Murray was about 72 years old.
Where is John W. Murray buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John W. Murray was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John W. was born.
Who was president when John W. Murray died?
In 1963, the U.S. presidents were John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
What generation was John W. Murray part of?
Born in 1891, John W. Murray was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John W. Murray's lifetime?
During John W.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 17); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 29); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 46); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W. Murray?
Federal censuses taken during John W.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John W. Murray are on AncestryData?
2 people named John W. Murray are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1963
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