Gilbert Britton (1898–1982)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1982
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- Names in Stone
When was Gilbert Britton born? 1898.
When did Gilbert Britton die? 1982.
Life story
Gilbert Britton (1898–1982) was born in 1898, and died in 1982, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Gilbert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Gilbert's life.
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The world Gilbert lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was Gilbert Britton born?
Gilbert Britton was born in 1898.
When did Gilbert Britton die?
Gilbert Britton died in 1982.
How old was Gilbert Britton at the time of death?
Gilbert Britton was about 84 years old.
Where is Gilbert Britton buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Gilbert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Gilbert Britton was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Gilbert was born.
Who was president when Gilbert Britton died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Gilbert died.
What generation was Gilbert Britton part of?
Born in 1898, Gilbert Britton was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Gilbert Britton was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Gilbert Britton's lifetime?
During Gilbert's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Gilbert Britton?
Federal censuses taken during Gilbert's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1898
Death
1982
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