Lillian Johnson (1897–1987)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1987
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lillian Johnson born? 1897.
When did Lillian Johnson die? 1987.
Life story
Lillian Johnson (1897–1987) was born in 1897, and died in 1987, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Lillian's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lillian's life.
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The world Lillian lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Lillian Johnson
When was Lillian Johnson born?
Lillian Johnson was born in 1897.
When did Lillian Johnson die?
Lillian Johnson died in 1987.
How old was Lillian Johnson at the time of death?
Lillian Johnson was about 90 years old.
Where is Lillian Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lillian's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lillian Johnson was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Lillian Johnson died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Lillian died.
What generation was Lillian Johnson part of?
Born in 1897, Lillian Johnson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Lillian Johnson's lifetime?
During Lillian's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 17); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 36); World War II ended (1945, age 48); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 60); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lillian Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Lillian's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Lillian Johnson are on AncestryData?
2 people named Lillian Johnson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1897
Death
1987
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AncestryData, "Lillian Johnson (1897–1987)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lillian-johnson-1897-1987-1472be63/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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