Dora Shaffer (1902–1942)
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- Born
- 1902
- Died
- 1942
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Dora Shaffer born? 1902.
When did Dora Shaffer die? 1942.
Life story
Dora Shaffer (1902–1942) was born in 1902, and died in 1942, at about age 40. A cemetery record documents Dora's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Dora's life.
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The world Dora lived through
1903 · age 1 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 6 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 12 — World War I began
1918 · age 16 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 25 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 31 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 35 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1941 · age 39 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
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When was Dora Shaffer born?
Dora Shaffer was born in 1902.
When did Dora Shaffer die?
Dora Shaffer died in 1942.
How old was Dora Shaffer at the time of death?
Dora Shaffer was about 40 years old.
Where is Dora Shaffer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Dora's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Dora Shaffer was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Dora was born.
Who was president when Dora Shaffer died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Dora died.
What generation was Dora Shaffer part of?
Born in 1902, Dora Shaffer was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Dora Shaffer's lifetime?
During Dora's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 10); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 16); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 27); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 35).
Which U.S. censuses would include Dora Shaffer?
Federal censuses taken during Dora's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1902
Death
1942
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