John Welter (1899–1980)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1980
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Welter born? 1899.
When did John Welter die? 1980.
Life story
John Welter (1899–1980) was born in 1899, and died in 1980, 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.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find John’s records
The world John lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about John Welter
When was John Welter born?
John Welter was born in 1899.
When did John Welter die?
John Welter died in 1980.
How old was John Welter at the time of death?
John Welter was about 81 years old.
Where is John Welter 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 Welter was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Welter died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Welter part of?
Born in 1899, John Welter was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Welter's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Welter?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1899
Death
1980
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Welter family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "John Welter (1899–1980)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-welter-1899-1980-1bd60d30/, accessed 2026-11-15.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-welter-1899-1980-1bd60d30/
Sources
Other John Welter records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Welter family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.