Helena Gilbert (1899–1987)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1987
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Helena Gilbert born? 1899.
When did Helena Gilbert die? 1987.
Life story
Helena Gilbert (1899–1987) was born in 1899, and died in 1987, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Helena's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Helena's life.
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The world Helena lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Helena Gilbert
When was Helena Gilbert born?
Helena Gilbert was born in 1899.
When did Helena Gilbert die?
Helena Gilbert died in 1987.
How old was Helena Gilbert at the time of death?
Helena Gilbert was about 88 years old.
Where is Helena Gilbert buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Helena's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Helena Gilbert was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Helena was born.
Who was president when Helena Gilbert died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Helena died.
What generation was Helena Gilbert part of?
Born in 1899, Helena Gilbert was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Helena Gilbert's lifetime?
During Helena's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Helena Gilbert?
Federal censuses taken during Helena's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1899
Death
1987
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