Thomas Lawson (1897–1966)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1966
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Lawson born? 1897.
When did Thomas Lawson die? 1966.
Life story
Thomas Lawson (1897–1966) was born in 1897, and died in 1966, at about age 69. 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
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 67 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Thomas Lawson
When was Thomas Lawson born?
Thomas Lawson was born in 1897.
When did Thomas Lawson die?
Thomas Lawson died in 1966.
How old was Thomas Lawson at the time of death?
Thomas Lawson was about 69 years old.
Where is Thomas Lawson 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 Lawson was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Thomas Lawson died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What generation was Thomas Lawson part of?
Born in 1897, Thomas Lawson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Thomas Lawson's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Lawson?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1897
Death
1966
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