Dillon Gorton (1884–1942)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1942
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- Names in Stone
When was Dillon Gorton born? 1884.
When did Dillon Gorton die? 1942.
Life story
Dillon Gorton (1884–1942) was born in 1884, and died in 1942, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Dillon's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Dillon's life.
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1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Dillon Gorton
When was Dillon Gorton born?
Dillon Gorton was born in 1884.
When did Dillon Gorton die?
Dillon Gorton died in 1942.
How old was Dillon Gorton at the time of death?
Dillon Gorton was about 58 years old.
Where is Dillon Gorton buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Dillon's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Dillon Gorton was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Dillon was born.
Who was president when Dillon Gorton died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Dillon died.
What generation was Dillon Gorton part of?
Born in 1884, Dillon Gorton was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Dillon Gorton's lifetime?
During Dillon's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include Dillon Gorton?
Federal censuses taken during Dillon's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1884
Death
1942
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