Here is one look at the history of political generations - including a few prior to the settling of Jamestown. The source is the Wikipedia page on Strauss - Howe generation theory. Keep in mind that the experiences of the people of each of these generations are unique and shaped how they approached political issues.
I know little about the rationale behind the early generations, and this is the first time I've see a label for the generation that follows the millennials. It's the Homeland Generation. Makes sense.
- Arthurian Generation (1433–1460)
- Humanist Generation (1461–1482)
- Reformation Generation (1483–1511)
- Reprisal Generation (1512–1540)
- Elizabethan Generation (1541–1565)
- Parliamentary Generation (1566–1587)
- Puritan Generation (1588–1617)
- Cavalier Generation (1618–1647)
- Glorious Generation (1648–1673)
- Enlightenment Generation (1674–1700)
- Awakening Generation (1701–1723)
- Liberty Generation (1724–1741)
- Republican Generation (1742–1766)
- Compromise Generation (1767–1791)
- Transcendental Generation (1792–1821)
- Gilded Generation (1822–1842)
- Progressive Generation (1843–1859)
- Missionary Generation (1860–1882)
- Lost Generation (1883–1900)
- G.I. Generation (1901–1924)
- Silent Generation (1925–1942)
- Baby Boom Generation (1943–1960)
- Generation X (1961–1981)
- Millennial Generation (1982–2004)
- Homeland Generation (2005–present)
