Gerald Overweg (1927–1996)

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    Born
    1927
    Died
    1996

    When was Gerald Overweg born? 1927.

    When did Gerald Overweg die? 1996.

    Life story

    Gerald Overweg (1927–1996) was born in 1927, and died in 1996, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Gerald's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Gerald's life.

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    The world Gerald lived through

    1. 1927 · age 0 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 10 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 18 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 27 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 35 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 42 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 53 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 68 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Gerald Overweg

    When was Gerald Overweg born?

    Gerald Overweg was born in 1927.

    When did Gerald Overweg die?

    Gerald Overweg died in 1996.

    How old was Gerald Overweg at the time of death?

    Gerald Overweg was about 69 years old.

    Where is Gerald Overweg buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Gerald's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Gerald Overweg was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Gerald was born.

    Who was president when Gerald Overweg died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Gerald died.

    What generation was Gerald Overweg part of?

    Born in 1927, Gerald Overweg was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Gerald Overweg was born?

    In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic.

    What major events happened during Gerald Overweg's lifetime?

    During Gerald's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 12); the Korean War began (1950, age 23); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 32); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 42); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 59).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Gerald Overweg?

    Federal censuses taken during Gerald's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1927

    2. Death

      1996

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Gerald Overweg (1927–1996)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/gerald-overweg-1927-1996-af159fab/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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