Minnie Wheeler (1921–1983)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1983
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Minnie Wheeler born? 1921.
When did Minnie Wheeler die? 1983.
Life story
Minnie Wheeler (1921–1983) was born in 1921, and died in 1983, at about age 62. 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
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Minnie Wheeler
When was Minnie Wheeler born?
Minnie Wheeler was born in 1921.
When did Minnie Wheeler die?
Minnie Wheeler died in 1983.
How old was Minnie Wheeler at the time of death?
Minnie Wheeler was about 62 years old.
Where is Minnie Wheeler 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 Wheeler was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Minnie Wheeler died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Minnie died.
What generation was Minnie Wheeler part of?
Born in 1921, Minnie Wheeler was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Minnie Wheeler's lifetime?
During Minnie's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Minnie Wheeler?
Federal censuses taken during Minnie's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1983
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