Leland Botkin (1925–1982)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1982
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- Names in Stone
When was Leland Botkin born? 1925.
When did Leland Botkin die? 1982.
Life story
Leland Botkin (1925–1982) was born in 1925, and died in 1982, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Leland's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Leland's life.
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The world Leland lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Leland Botkin
When was Leland Botkin born?
Leland Botkin was born in 1925.
When did Leland Botkin die?
Leland Botkin died in 1982.
How old was Leland Botkin at the time of death?
Leland Botkin was about 57 years old.
Where is Leland Botkin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Leland's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Leland Botkin was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Leland was born.
Who was president when Leland Botkin died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Leland died.
What generation was Leland Botkin part of?
Born in 1925, Leland Botkin was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Leland Botkin's lifetime?
During Leland's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Leland Botkin?
Federal censuses taken during Leland's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
1982
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