Harry Vander Wal (1897–1904)

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    Born
    1897
    Died
    1904

    When was Harry Vander Wal born? 1897.

    When did Harry Vander Wal die? 1904.

    Life story

    Harry Vander Wal (1897–1904) was born in 1897, and died in 1904, at about age 7. 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 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1900 · age 3 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1903 · age 6 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    Questions about Harry Vander Wal

    When was Harry Vander Wal born?

    Harry Vander Wal was born in 1897.

    When did Harry Vander Wal die?

    Harry Vander Wal died in 1904.

    How old was Harry Vander Wal at the time of death?

    Harry Vander Wal was about 7 years old.

    Where is Harry Vander Wal 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 Vander Wal was born?

    In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.

    Who was president when Harry Vander Wal died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Harry died.

    What generation was Harry Vander Wal part of?

    Born in 1897, Harry Vander Wal was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Harry Vander Wal's lifetime?

    During Harry's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 6).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Vander Wal?

    Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1900.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1897

    2. Death

      1904

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Harry Vander Wal (1897–1904)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/harry-vander-wal-1897-1904-aa429774/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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