Harry Locher (1890–1949)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1890
    Died
    1949

    When was Harry Locher born? 1890.

    When did Harry Locher die? 1949.

    Life story

    Harry Locher (1890–1949) was born in 1890, and died in 1949, at about age 59. 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. 1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1903 · age 13 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1912 · age 22 — The Titanic sank

    4. 1918 · age 28 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    5. 1929 · age 39 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    7. 1944 · age 54 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    Questions about Harry Locher

    When was Harry Locher born?

    Harry Locher was born in 1890.

    When did Harry Locher die?

    Harry Locher died in 1949.

    How old was Harry Locher at the time of death?

    Harry Locher was about 59 years old.

    Where is Harry Locher 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 Locher was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Harry was born.

    Who was president when Harry Locher died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Harry died.

    What generation was Harry Locher part of?

    Born in 1890, Harry Locher was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Harry Locher's lifetime?

    During Harry's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 16); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 27); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 49); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 57).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Locher?

    Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1890

    2. Death

      1949

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Harry Locher (1890–1949)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/harry-locher-1890-1949-1cb102d9/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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