Robert “Bob” Clarke (1925–1988)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1988
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Clarke born? 1925.
When did Robert Clarke die? 1988.
Life story
Robert "Bob" Clarke (1925–1988) was born in 1925, and died in 1988, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert 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
Questions about Robert Clarke
When was Robert Clarke born?
Robert Clarke was born in 1925.
When did Robert Clarke die?
Robert Clarke died in 1988.
How old was Robert Clarke at the time of death?
Robert Clarke was about 63 years old.
Where is Robert Clarke buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Clarke was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Clarke died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Robert died.
What generation was Robert Clarke part of?
Born in 1925, Robert Clarke was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Robert Clarke's lifetime?
During Robert'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 Robert Clarke?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1925
Death
1988
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AncestryData, "Robert Clarke (1925–1988)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-clarke-1925-1988-510b1497/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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