John W. Murray (1895–1966)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1966
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John W. Murray born? 1895.
When did John W. Murray die? 1966.
Life story
John W. Murray (1895–1966) was born in 1895, and died in 1966, at about age 71. 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
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 38 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 46 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 62 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 69 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about John W. Murray
When was John W. Murray born?
John W. Murray was born in 1895.
When did John W. Murray die?
John W. Murray died in 1966.
How old was John W. Murray at the time of death?
John W. Murray was about 71 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?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John W. was born.
Who was president when John W. Murray died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when John W. died.
What generation was John W. Murray part of?
Born in 1895, John W. Murray was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John W. Murray's lifetime?
During John W.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); the Titanic sank (1912, age 17); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 32); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 55); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 64).
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.
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1895
Death
1966
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