Gus Simmons (1886–1930)
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- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1930
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Gus Simmons born? 1886.
When did Gus Simmons die? 1930.
Life story
Gus Simmons (1886–1930) was born in 1886, and died in 1930, at about age 44. A cemetery record documents Gus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Gus's life.
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The world Gus lived through
1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 12 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 22 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 28 — World War I began
1918 · age 32 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 41 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Gus Simmons
When was Gus Simmons born?
Gus Simmons was born in 1886.
When did Gus Simmons die?
Gus Simmons died in 1930.
How old was Gus Simmons at the time of death?
Gus Simmons was about 44 years old.
Where is Gus Simmons buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Gus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Gus Simmons was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Gus was born.
Who was president when Gus Simmons died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Gus died.
What generation was Gus Simmons part of?
Born in 1886, Gus Simmons was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Gus Simmons was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during Gus Simmons's lifetime?
During Gus's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 14); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 22); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 31); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Gus Simmons?
Federal censuses taken during Gus's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1886
Death
1930
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