Norman Johnson (1889–1956)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1956
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Norman Johnson born? 1889.
When did Norman Johnson die? 1956.
Life story
Norman Johnson (1889–1956) was born in 1889, and died in 1956, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Norman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Norman's life.
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The world Norman lived through
1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 17 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 28 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 40 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 50 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 58 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 66 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
Questions about Norman Johnson
When was Norman Johnson born?
Norman Johnson was born in 1889.
When did Norman Johnson die?
Norman Johnson died in 1956.
How old was Norman Johnson at the time of death?
Norman Johnson was about 67 years old.
Where is Norman Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Norman's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Norman Johnson was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when Norman Johnson died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Norman died.
What generation was Norman Johnson part of?
Born in 1889, Norman Johnson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Norman Johnson's lifetime?
During Norman's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 19); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 31); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 48); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Norman Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Norman'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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Birth
1889
Death
1956
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AncestryData, "Norman Johnson (1889–1956)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/norman-johnson-1889-1956-890cb267/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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