Walter Wright (1922–2004)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2004
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Walter Wright born? 1922.
When did Walter Wright die? 2004.
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Life story
Walter Wright (1922–2004) was born in 1922, and died in 2004, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Walter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Walter's life.
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The world Walter lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 73 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Walter Wright
When was Walter Wright born?
Walter Wright was born in 1922.
When did Walter Wright die?
Walter Wright died in 2004.
How old was Walter Wright at the time of death?
Walter Wright was about 82 years old.
Where is Walter Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Walter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Walter Wright was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Walter was born.
Who was president when Walter Wright died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Walter died.
What generation was Walter Wright part of?
Born in 1922, Walter Wright was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Walter Wright's lifetime?
During Walter's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 17); the Korean War began (1950, age 28); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Walter Wright?
Federal censuses taken during Walter's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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AncestryData, "Walter Wright (1922–2004)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/walter-wright-1922-2004-199da66f/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Died 1934
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