Robert Pickard (1921–2009)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2009
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Pickard born? 1921.
When did Robert Pickard die? 2009.
Life story
Robert Pickard (1921–2009) was born in 1921, and died in 2009, at about age 88. 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 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Robert Pickard
When was Robert Pickard born?
Robert Pickard was born in 1921.
When did Robert Pickard die?
Robert Pickard died in 2009.
How old was Robert Pickard at the time of death?
Robert Pickard was about 88 years old.
Where is Robert Pickard 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 Pickard was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Robert Pickard died?
In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
What generation was Robert Pickard part of?
Born in 1921, Robert Pickard was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Robert Pickard's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 20); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 33); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 43); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 59); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Pickard?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Robert Pickard are on AncestryData?
2 people named Robert Pickard are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1921
Death
2009
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AncestryData, "Robert Pickard (1921–2009)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-pickard-1921-2009-0922012a/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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