Harry Heini (1896–1966)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1896
    Died
    1966

    When was Harry Heini born? 1896.

    When did Harry Heini die? 1966.

    Life story

    Harry Heini (1896–1966) was born in 1896, and died in 1966, at about age 70. 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

    1. 1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Harry Heini

    When was Harry Heini born?

    Harry Heini was born in 1896.

    When did Harry Heini die?

    Harry Heini died in 1966.

    How old was Harry Heini at the time of death?

    Harry Heini was about 70 years old.

    Where is Harry Heini 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 Heini was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Harry was born.

    Who was president when Harry Heini died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Harry died.

    What generation was Harry Heini part of?

    Born in 1896, Harry Heini was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Harry Heini's lifetime?

    During Harry's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Heini?

    Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1896

    2. Death

      1966

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Harry Heini (1896–1966)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/harry-heini-1896-1966-add11598/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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