Richard James Burraston (1925–2002)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 2002
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard James Burraston born? 1925.
When did Richard James Burraston die? 2002.
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Richard James Burraston (1925–2002) was born in 1925, and died in 2002, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Richard James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard James's life.
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The world Richard James lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 70 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Richard James Burraston
When was Richard James Burraston born?
Richard James Burraston was born in 1925.
When did Richard James Burraston die?
Richard James Burraston died in 2002.
How old was Richard James Burraston at the time of death?
Richard James Burraston was about 77 years old.
Where is Richard James Burraston buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard James Burraston was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Richard James was born.
Who was president when Richard James Burraston died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Richard James died.
What generation was Richard James Burraston part of?
Born in 1925, Richard James Burraston was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Richard James Burraston's lifetime?
During Richard James's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard James Burraston?
Federal censuses taken during Richard James's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
2002
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