John Gleason (1898–1976)
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- Born
- 1898 in Canada
- Died
- 1976 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Gleason born? 1898 in Canada.
When did John Gleason die? 1976 in Flint, MI.
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John Gleason (1898–1976) was born in 1898 in Canada, and died in 1976 in Flint, MI, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was John Gleason born?
John Gleason was born in 1898 in Canada.
Where was John Gleason born?
John Gleason was born in Canada.
When did John Gleason die?
John Gleason died in 1976 in Flint, MI.
Where did John Gleason die?
John Gleason died in Flint, MI.
How old was John Gleason at the time of death?
John Gleason was about 78 years old.
Where is John Gleason buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Gleason was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Gleason died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Gleason part of?
Born in 1898, John Gleason was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Gleason was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during John Gleason's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).
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Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1898
Canada
Death
1976
Flint, MI
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