Roy Brown Jr. (1918–2004)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2004
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Roy Brown born? 1918.
When did Roy Brown die? 2004.
Life story
Roy Brown Jr. (1918–2004) was born in 1918, and died in 2004, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Roy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Roy's life.
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The world Roy lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended
1989 · age 71 — The Berlin Wall fell
Questions about Roy Brown
When was Roy Brown born?
Roy Brown was born in 1918.
When did Roy Brown die?
Roy Brown died in 2004.
How old was Roy Brown at the time of death?
Roy Brown was about 86 years old.
Where is Roy Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Roy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Roy Brown was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Roy was born.
Who was president when Roy Brown died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Roy died.
What generation was Roy Brown part of?
Born in 1918, Roy Brown was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Roy Brown was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Roy Brown's lifetime?
During Roy's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Roy Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Roy's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Roy Brown are on AncestryData?
3 people named Roy Brown are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1918
Death
2004
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AncestryData, "Roy Brown (1918–2004)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/roy-brown-1918-2004-58a46a0b/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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