Elmo Finch (1922–1941)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 1941
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Elmo Finch born? 1922.
When did Elmo Finch die? 1941.
Life story
Elmo Finch (1922–1941) was born in 1922, and died in 1941, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents Elmo's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elmo's life.
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The world Elmo lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1929 · age 7 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1933 · age 11 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1935 · age 13 — The Social Security Act was signed
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1939 · age 17 — World War II began in Europe
1941 · age 19 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Elmo Finch
When was Elmo Finch born?
Elmo Finch was born in 1922.
When did Elmo Finch die?
Elmo Finch died in 1941.
How old was Elmo Finch at the time of death?
Elmo Finch was about 19 years old.
Where is Elmo Finch buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elmo's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elmo Finch was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Elmo was born.
Who was president when Elmo Finch died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Elmo died.
What generation was Elmo Finch part of?
Born in 1922, Elmo Finch was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Elmo Finch's lifetime?
During Elmo's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 11); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 15); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elmo Finch?
Federal censuses taken during Elmo's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940.
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Birth
1922
Death
1941
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