Minnie Looman (1871–1956)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1956
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- Names in Stone
When was Minnie Looman born? 1871.
When did Minnie Looman die? 1956.
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Minnie Looman (1871–1956) was born in 1871, and died in 1956, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Minnie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Minnie's life.
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The world Minnie lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 37 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 62 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 70 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 79 — The Korean War began
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When was Minnie Looman born?
Minnie Looman was born in 1871.
When did Minnie Looman die?
Minnie Looman died in 1956.
How old was Minnie Looman at the time of death?
Minnie Looman was about 85 years old.
Where is Minnie Looman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Minnie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Minnie Looman was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Minnie was born.
Who was president when Minnie Looman died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Minnie died.
What happened in the world the year Minnie Looman was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Minnie Looman's lifetime?
During Minnie's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 29); World War I began (1914, age 43); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 58); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 70); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Minnie Looman?
Federal censuses taken during Minnie's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1956
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