Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of John Petty
Add photo

John Petty 1931 - 1982

John Petty of Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina was born on April 17, 1931, and died at age 50 years old in January 1982.
John Petty
Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina 29340
April 17, 1931
January 1982
Male
Looking for another John Petty?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers John.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

John Petty's History: 1931 - 1982

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 04/17
    1931

    Birthday

    April 17, 1931
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 01/dd
    1982

    Death

    January 1982
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    John Petty lived 21 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 50.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about John

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1931, in the year that John Petty was born, in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.
Did you know?
In 1957, John was 26 years old when on October 4th, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first man made earth-orbiting satellite - and triggered the Space Race. Sputnik I was only 23 inches in diameter and had no tracking equipment, only 4 antennas, but it had a big impact.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

John Petty's Family Tree & Friends

John Petty's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

John's Friends

Friends of John Friends can be as close as family. Add John's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top