Paul Johnson (1908–1947)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1908
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was Paul Johnson born? 1908.
When did Paul Johnson die? 1947.
Life story
Paul Johnson (1908–1947) was born in 1908, and died in 1947, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Paul's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Paul's life.
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The world Paul lived through
1908 · age 0 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 6 — World War I began
1918 · age 10 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 19 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 25 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 29 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1941 · age 33 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1945 · age 37 — World War II ended
Questions about Paul Johnson
When was Paul Johnson born?
Paul Johnson was born in 1908.
When did Paul Johnson die?
Paul Johnson died in 1947.
How old was Paul Johnson at the time of death?
Paul Johnson was about 39 years old.
Where is Paul Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Paul's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Paul Johnson was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Paul was born.
Who was president when Paul Johnson died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Paul died.
What generation was Paul Johnson part of?
Born in 1908, Paul Johnson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Paul Johnson was born?
In 1908, Ford introduced the Model T.
What major events happened during Paul Johnson's lifetime?
During Paul's lifetime: Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 9); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 19); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 27); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 33); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include Paul Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Paul's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1908
Death
1947
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AncestryData, "Paul Johnson (1908–1947)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/paul-johnson-1908-1947-ca5851ef/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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