Robert Shirley (1905–1973)
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- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 1973
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Shirley born? 1905.
When did Robert Shirley die? 1973.
Life story
Robert Shirley (1905–1973) was born in 1905, and died in 1973, at about age 68. 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
1906 · age 1 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 12 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 24 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 34 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 42 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 50 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 58 — President Kennedy was assassinated
Questions about Robert Shirley
When was Robert Shirley born?
Robert Shirley was born in 1905.
When did Robert Shirley die?
Robert Shirley died in 1973.
How old was Robert Shirley at the time of death?
Robert Shirley was about 68 years old.
Where is Robert Shirley 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 Shirley was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Shirley died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Robert died.
What generation was Robert Shirley part of?
Born in 1905, Robert Shirley was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Robert Shirley's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 1); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 13); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 30); World War II ended (1945, age 40); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 50); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Shirley?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Robert Shirley are on AncestryData?
2 people named Robert Shirley are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1905
Death
1973
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AncestryData, "Robert Shirley (1905–1973)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-shirley-1905-1973-abab744a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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