Joseph Podulka (1885–1966)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1885 in Poland
- Died
- 1966 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Podulka born? 1885 in Poland.
When did Joseph Podulka die? 1966 in Flint, MI.
Life story
Joseph Podulka (1885–1966) was born in 1885 in Poland, and died in 1966 in Flint, MI, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 29 — World War I began
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 52 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 60 — World War II ended
1954 · age 69 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 77 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Joseph Podulka
When was Joseph Podulka born?
Joseph Podulka was born in 1885 in Poland.
Where was Joseph Podulka born?
Joseph Podulka was born in Poland.
When did Joseph Podulka die?
Joseph Podulka died in 1966 in Flint, MI.
Where did Joseph Podulka die?
Joseph Podulka died in Flint, MI.
How old was Joseph Podulka at the time of death?
Joseph Podulka was about 81 years old.
Where is Joseph Podulka buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Podulka was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Joseph Podulka died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What generation was Joseph Podulka part of?
Born in 1885, Joseph Podulka was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Joseph Podulka's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 23); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 42); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 56); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 69); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Podulka?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1885
Poland
Death
1966
Flint, MI
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