Howard Cathey (1917–1937)
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- Born
- 1917
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was Howard Cathey born? 1917.
When did Howard Cathey die? 1937.
Life story
Howard Cathey (1917–1937) was born in 1917, and died in 1937, at about age 20. A cemetery record documents Howard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Howard's life.
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The world Howard lived through
1917 · age 0 — The United States entered World War I
1918 · age 1 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1920 · age 3 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1927 · age 10 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1929 · age 12 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1933 · age 16 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1935 · age 18 — The Social Security Act was signed
1937 · age 20 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about Howard Cathey
When was Howard Cathey born?
Howard Cathey was born in 1917.
When did Howard Cathey die?
Howard Cathey died in 1937.
How old was Howard Cathey at the time of death?
Howard Cathey was about 20 years old.
Where is Howard Cathey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Howard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Howard Cathey was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Howard was born.
Who was president when Howard Cathey died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Howard died.
What generation was Howard Cathey part of?
Born in 1917, Howard Cathey was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Howard Cathey was born?
In 1917, the United States entered World War I.
What major events happened during Howard Cathey's lifetime?
During Howard's lifetime: the United States entered World War I (1917, age 0); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 3); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 12); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include Howard Cathey?
Federal censuses taken during Howard's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930.
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1917
Death
1937
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