Harry Alexander (1906–1988)
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- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1988
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- Names in Stone
When was Harry Alexander born? 1906.
When did Harry Alexander die? 1988.
Life story
Harry Alexander (1906–1988) was born in 1906, and died in 1988, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Harry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harry's life.
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The world Harry lived through
1906 · age 0 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 12 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 29 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 39 — World War II ended
1955 · age 49 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 58 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 70 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Harry Alexander
When was Harry Alexander born?
Harry Alexander was born in 1906.
When did Harry Alexander die?
Harry Alexander died in 1988.
How old was Harry Alexander at the time of death?
Harry Alexander was about 82 years old.
Where is Harry Alexander buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harry Alexander was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Harry was born.
Who was president when Harry Alexander died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Harry died.
What generation was Harry Alexander part of?
Born in 1906, Harry Alexander was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Harry Alexander was born?
In 1906, the San Francisco earthquake struck.
What major events happened during Harry Alexander's lifetime?
During Harry's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 0); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 14); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 33); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 47); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 57); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Alexander?
Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1906
Death
1988
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