Luke Walker (1884–1962)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1962
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Luke Walker born? 1884.
When did Luke Walker die? 1962.
Life story
Luke Walker (1884–1962) was born in 1884, and died in 1962, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Luke's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Luke's life.
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The world Luke lived through
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 19 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 30 — World War I began
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 53 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 61 — World War II ended
1954 · age 70 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 78 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Luke Walker
When was Luke Walker born?
Luke Walker was born in 1884.
When did Luke Walker die?
Luke Walker died in 1962.
How old was Luke Walker at the time of death?
Luke Walker was about 78 years old.
Where is Luke Walker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Luke's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Luke Walker was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Luke was born.
Who was president when Luke Walker died?
John F. Kennedy was president of the United States when Luke died.
What generation was Luke Walker part of?
Born in 1884, Luke Walker was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Luke Walker's lifetime?
During Luke's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 22); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 34); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 51); World War II ended (1945, age 61); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Luke Walker?
Federal censuses taken during Luke'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
1884
Death
1962
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