Leander Washam (1893–1961)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1961
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- Names in Stone
When was Leander Washam born? 1893.
When did Leander Washam die? 1961.
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Leander Washam (1893–1961) was born in 1893, and died in 1961, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Leander's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Leander's life.
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The world Leander lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Leander Washam
When was Leander Washam born?
Leander Washam was born in 1893.
When did Leander Washam die?
Leander Washam died in 1961.
How old was Leander Washam at the time of death?
Leander Washam was about 68 years old.
Where is Leander Washam buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Leander's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Leander Washam was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Leander Washam died?
In 1961, the U.S. presidents were Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
What generation was Leander Washam part of?
Born in 1893, Leander Washam was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Leander Washam's lifetime?
During Leander's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Titanic sank (1912, age 19); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 34); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 57); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Leander Washam?
Federal censuses taken during Leander's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1961
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