Wash Baldwin (1911–1977)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1911
- Died
- 1977
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Wash Baldwin born? 1911.
When did Wash Baldwin die? 1977.
Life story
Wash Baldwin (1911–1977) was born in 1911, and died in 1977, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Wash's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wash's life.
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The world Wash lived through
1912 · age 1 — The Titanic sank
1920 · age 9 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1935 · age 24 — The Social Security Act was signed
1944 · age 33 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1953 · age 42 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1959 · age 48 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1965 · age 54 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 65 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Wash Baldwin
When was Wash Baldwin born?
Wash Baldwin was born in 1911.
When did Wash Baldwin die?
Wash Baldwin died in 1977.
How old was Wash Baldwin at the time of death?
Wash Baldwin was about 66 years old.
Where is Wash Baldwin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wash's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wash Baldwin was born?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Wash was born.
Who was president when Wash Baldwin died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was Wash Baldwin part of?
Born in 1911, Wash Baldwin was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Wash Baldwin's lifetime?
During Wash's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 1); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 16); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 28); the Korean War began (1950, age 39); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 48); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wash Baldwin?
Federal censuses taken during Wash's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Wash Baldwin are on AncestryData?
2 people named Wash Baldwin are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1911
Death
1977
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AncestryData, "Wash Baldwin (1911–1977)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/wash-baldwin-1911-1977-7bbb8709/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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