Ruby Tidwell Johnson (1913–1979)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1979
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ruby Tidwell Johnson born? 1913.
When did Ruby Tidwell Johnson die? 1979.
Life story
Ruby Tidwell Johnson (1913–1979) was born in 1913, and died in 1979, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Ruby Tidwell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruby Tidwell's life.
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The world Ruby Tidwell lived through
1914 · age 1 — World War I began
1927 · age 14 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 24 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 32 — World War II ended
1954 · age 41 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 49 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 56 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Ruby Tidwell Johnson
When was Ruby Tidwell Johnson born?
Ruby Tidwell Johnson was born in 1913.
When did Ruby Tidwell Johnson die?
Ruby Tidwell Johnson died in 1979.
How old was Ruby Tidwell Johnson at the time of death?
Ruby Tidwell Johnson was about 66 years old.
Where is Ruby Tidwell Johnson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruby Tidwell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruby Tidwell Johnson was born?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
Who was president when Ruby Tidwell Johnson died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Ruby Tidwell died.
What generation was Ruby Tidwell Johnson part of?
Born in 1913, Ruby Tidwell Johnson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ruby Tidwell Johnson's lifetime?
During Ruby Tidwell's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 16); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 28); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 40); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 49); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruby Tidwell Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during Ruby Tidwell's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1913
Death
1979
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AncestryData, "Ruby Tidwell Johnson (1913–1979)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ruby-tidwell-johnson-1913-1979-39d39ea4/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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