Lewis Macfarlane (1918–2005)
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- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2005
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- Names in Stone
When was Lewis Macfarlane born? 1918.
When did Lewis Macfarlane die? 2005.
Life story
Lewis Macfarlane (1918–2005) was born in 1918, and died in 2005, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Lewis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lewis's life.
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The world Lewis lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 17 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 27 — World War II ended
1955 · age 37 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 58 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 77 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Lewis Macfarlane
When was Lewis Macfarlane born?
Lewis Macfarlane was born in 1918.
When did Lewis Macfarlane die?
Lewis Macfarlane died in 2005.
How old was Lewis Macfarlane at the time of death?
Lewis Macfarlane was about 87 years old.
Where is Lewis Macfarlane buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lewis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lewis Macfarlane was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Lewis was born.
Who was president when Lewis Macfarlane died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Lewis died.
What generation was Lewis Macfarlane part of?
Born in 1918, Lewis Macfarlane was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Lewis Macfarlane was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Lewis Macfarlane's lifetime?
During Lewis's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lewis Macfarlane?
Federal censuses taken during Lewis's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1918
Death
2005
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