Alva Davis (1921–1972)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1972
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Alva Davis born? 1921.
When did Alva Davis die? 1972.
Life story
Alva Davis (1921–1972) was born in 1921, and died in 1972, at about age 51. A cemetery record documents Alva's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alva's life.
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The world Alva lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 14 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 20 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 26 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 38 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 43 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Alva Davis
When was Alva Davis born?
Alva Davis was born in 1921.
When did Alva Davis die?
Alva Davis died in 1972.
How old was Alva Davis at the time of death?
Alva Davis was about 51 years old.
Where is Alva Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alva's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Alva Davis was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Alva Davis died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Alva died.
What generation was Alva Davis part of?
Born in 1921, Alva Davis was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Alva Davis's lifetime?
During Alva's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 16); World War II ended (1945, age 24); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 33); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 41); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alva Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Alva's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1972
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