Chester Kyle (1894–1982)
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- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1982
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Chester Kyle born? 1894.
When did Chester Kyle die? 1982.
Life story
Chester Kyle (1894–1982) was born in 1894, and died in 1982, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Chester's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Chester's life.
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The world Chester lived through
1898 · age 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 18 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 33 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 45 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 56 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 65 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 75 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Chester Kyle
When was Chester Kyle born?
Chester Kyle was born in 1894.
When did Chester Kyle die?
Chester Kyle died in 1982.
How old was Chester Kyle at the time of death?
Chester Kyle was about 88 years old.
Where is Chester Kyle buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Chester's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Chester Kyle was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Chester was born.
Who was president when Chester Kyle died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Chester died.
What generation was Chester Kyle part of?
Born in 1894, Chester Kyle was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Chester Kyle's lifetime?
During Chester's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); World War I began (1914, age 20); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 39); World War II ended (1945, age 51); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 63); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Chester Kyle?
Federal censuses taken during Chester's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1894
Death
1982
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AncestryData, "Chester Kyle (1894–1982)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/chester-kyle-1894-1982-2d3d88bd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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