Wesley J Mercer (1932–1983)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1932
- Died
- 1983
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Wesley J Mercer born? 1932.
When did Wesley J Mercer die? 1983.
Life story
Wesley J Mercer (1932–1983) was born in 1932, and died in 1983, at about age 51. A cemetery record documents Wesley J's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wesley J's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Wesley J’s records
The world Wesley J lived through
1933 · age 1 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 7 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 13 — World War II ended
1953 · age 21 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1957 · age 25 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1963 · age 31 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1969 · age 37 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1976 · age 44 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Wesley J Mercer
When was Wesley J Mercer born?
Wesley J Mercer was born in 1932.
When did Wesley J Mercer die?
Wesley J Mercer died in 1983.
How old was Wesley J Mercer at the time of death?
Wesley J Mercer was about 51 years old.
Where is Wesley J Mercer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wesley J's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wesley J Mercer was born?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Wesley J was born.
Who was president when Wesley J Mercer died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Wesley J died.
What generation was Wesley J Mercer part of?
Born in 1932, Wesley J Mercer was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Wesley J Mercer's lifetime?
During Wesley J's lifetime: Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 1); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 9); the Korean War began (1950, age 18); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 25); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 32); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wesley J Mercer?
Federal censuses taken during Wesley J's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1932
Death
1983
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Mercer family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Wesley J Mercer (1932–1983)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/wesley-j-mercer-1932-1983-cb5bc56b/, accessed 2026-11-15.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/wesley-j-mercer-1932-1983-cb5bc56b/
Sources
Other Wesley J Mercer records
Born 1889
Died 1951
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.