Ellis Shaffer (1899–1982)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1982
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ellis Shaffer born? 1899.
When did Ellis Shaffer die? 1982.
Life story
Ellis Shaffer (1899–1982) was born in 1899, and died in 1982, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Ellis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ellis's life.
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The world Ellis lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Ellis Shaffer
When was Ellis Shaffer born?
Ellis Shaffer was born in 1899.
When did Ellis Shaffer die?
Ellis Shaffer died in 1982.
How old was Ellis Shaffer at the time of death?
Ellis Shaffer was about 83 years old.
Where is Ellis Shaffer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ellis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ellis Shaffer was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Ellis was born.
Who was president when Ellis Shaffer died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ellis died.
What generation was Ellis Shaffer part of?
Born in 1899, Ellis Shaffer was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ellis Shaffer's lifetime?
During Ellis's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellis Shaffer?
Federal censuses taken during Ellis's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1899
Death
1982
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