William Park James (1923–2002)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2002
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- Names in Stone
When was William Park James born? 1923.
When did William Park James die? 2002.
Life story
William Park James (1923–2002) was born in 1923, and died in 2002, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents William Park's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William Park's life.
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The world William Park lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 72 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about William Park James
When was William Park James born?
William Park James was born in 1923.
When did William Park James die?
William Park James died in 2002.
How old was William Park James at the time of death?
William Park James was about 79 years old.
Where is William Park James buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William Park's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Park James was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when William Park James died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when William Park died.
What generation was William Park James part of?
Born in 1923, William Park James was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William Park James's lifetime?
During William Park's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Park James?
Federal censuses taken during William Park's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
2002
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