Harry Bekius (1891–1917)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1917
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When was Harry Bekius born? 1891.
When did Harry Bekius die? 1917.
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Harry Bekius (1891–1917) was born in 1891, and died in 1917, at about age 26. 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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1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 9 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 26 — The United States entered World War I
Questions about Harry Bekius
When was Harry Bekius born?
Harry Bekius was born in 1891.
When did Harry Bekius die?
Harry Bekius died in 1917.
How old was Harry Bekius at the time of death?
Harry Bekius was about 26 years old.
Where is Harry Bekius 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 Bekius was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Harry was born.
Who was president when Harry Bekius died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Harry died.
What generation was Harry Bekius part of?
Born in 1891, Harry Bekius was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Harry Bekius's lifetime?
During Harry's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 9); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the Titanic sank (1912, age 21); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Bekius?
Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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1891
Death
1917
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