Russell Wright (1922–1970)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 1970
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- Names in Stone
When was Russell Wright born? 1922.
When did Russell Wright die? 1970.
Life story
Russell Wright (1922–1970) was born in 1922, and died in 1970, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Russell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Russell's life.
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The world Russell lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 13 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 19 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 25 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 37 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 42 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Russell Wright
When was Russell Wright born?
Russell Wright was born in 1922.
When did Russell Wright die?
Russell Wright died in 1970.
How old was Russell Wright at the time of death?
Russell Wright was about 48 years old.
Where is Russell Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Russell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Russell Wright was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Russell was born.
Who was president when Russell Wright died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Russell died.
What generation was Russell Wright part of?
Born in 1922, Russell Wright was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Russell Wright's lifetime?
During Russell's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 15); World War II ended (1945, age 23); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 40); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Russell Wright?
Federal censuses taken during Russell's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1922
Death
1970
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