Thomas Evans (1924–2003)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1924
    Died
    2003

    When was Thomas Evans born? 1924.

    When did Thomas Evans die? 2003.

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    Life story

    Thomas Evans (1924–2003) was born in 1924, and died in 2003, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.

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    The world Thomas lived through

    1. 1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 21 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 71 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Thomas Evans

    When was Thomas Evans born?

    Thomas Evans was born in 1924.

    When did Thomas Evans die?

    Thomas Evans died in 2003.

    How old was Thomas Evans at the time of death?

    Thomas Evans was about 79 years old.

    Where is Thomas Evans buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Thomas Evans was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Thomas was born.

    Who was president when Thomas Evans died?

    George W. Bush was president of the United States when Thomas died.

    What generation was Thomas Evans part of?

    Born in 1924, Thomas Evans was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Thomas Evans's lifetime?

    During Thomas's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 15); the Korean War began (1950, age 26); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 35); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Evans?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1924

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      2003

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Thomas Evans (1924–2003)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-evans-1924-2003-e2b77ec3/, accessed 2026-11-12.

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