Rex Martin (1938–2002)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1938
    Died
    2002

    When was Rex Martin born? 1938.

    When did Rex Martin die? 2002.

    Life story

    Rex Martin (1938–2002) was born in 1938, and died in 2002, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Rex's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rex's life.

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    The world Rex lived through

    1. 1939 · age 1 — World War II began in Europe

    2. 1947 · age 9 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    3. 1955 · age 17 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott

    4. 1963 · age 25 — President Kennedy was assassinated

    5. 1974 · age 36 — President Nixon resigned

    6. 1986 · age 48 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    7. 2001 · age 63 — The September 11 attacks took place

    Questions about Rex Martin

    When was Rex Martin born?

    Rex Martin was born in 1938.

    When did Rex Martin die?

    Rex Martin died in 2002.

    How old was Rex Martin at the time of death?

    Rex Martin was about 64 years old.

    Where is Rex Martin buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rex's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Rex Martin was born?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Rex was born.

    Who was president when Rex Martin died?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when Rex died.

    What generation was Rex Martin part of?

    Born in 1938, Rex Martin was part of the Silent Generation.

    What major events happened during Rex Martin's lifetime?

    During Rex's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 1); the Korean War began (1950, age 12); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 21); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 31); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 48).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Rex Martin?

    Federal censuses taken during Rex's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1938

    2. Death

      2002

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Rex Martin (1938–2002)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rex-martin-1938-2002-90e4bcb2/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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