John Westerling (1905–1970)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 1970
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Westerling born? 1905.
When did John Westerling die? 1970.
Life story
John Westerling (1905–1970) was born in 1905, and died in 1970, at about age 65. 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
1906 · age 1 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 12 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 24 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 34 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 42 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 50 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 58 — President Kennedy was assassinated
Questions about John Westerling
When was John Westerling born?
John Westerling was born in 1905.
When did John Westerling die?
John Westerling died in 1970.
How old was John Westerling at the time of death?
John Westerling was about 65 years old.
Where is John Westerling 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 Westerling was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Westerling died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Westerling part of?
Born in 1905, John Westerling was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Westerling's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 1); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 13); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 30); World War II ended (1945, age 40); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 50); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Westerling?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Westerling are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Westerling are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1905
Death
1970
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AncestryData, "John Westerling (1905–1970)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-westerling-1905-1970-58740ffd/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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