John Watson (1884–1965)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1965
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Watson born? 1884.
When did John Watson die? 1965.
Life story
John Watson (1884–1965) was born in 1884, and died in 1965, at about age 81. 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
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 19 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 30 — World War I began
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 53 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 61 — World War II ended
1954 · age 70 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 78 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about John Watson
When was John Watson born?
John Watson was born in 1884.
When did John Watson die?
John Watson died in 1965.
How old was John Watson at the time of death?
John Watson was about 81 years old.
Where is John Watson 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 Watson was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Watson died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Watson part of?
Born in 1884, John Watson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Watson's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 24); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 57); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 70); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Watson?
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.
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1884
Death
1965
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