Lawrence Gates (1893–1931)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1931
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- Names in Stone
When was Lawrence Gates born? 1893.
When did Lawrence Gates die? 1931.
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Lawrence Gates (1893–1931) was born in 1893, and died in 1931, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents Lawrence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lawrence's life.
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The world Lawrence lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 10 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 21 — World War I began
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 34 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Lawrence Gates
When was Lawrence Gates born?
Lawrence Gates was born in 1893.
When did Lawrence Gates die?
Lawrence Gates died in 1931.
How old was Lawrence Gates at the time of death?
Lawrence Gates was about 38 years old.
Where is Lawrence Gates buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lawrence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lawrence Gates was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Lawrence Gates died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Lawrence died.
What generation was Lawrence Gates part of?
Born in 1893, Lawrence Gates was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Lawrence Gates's lifetime?
During Lawrence's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 10); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 15); World War I began (1914, age 21); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 25); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 34).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lawrence Gates?
Federal censuses taken during Lawrence's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930.
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1893
Death
1931
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