Paul High (1900–1987)
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- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1987
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- Names in Stone
When was Paul High born? 1900.
When did Paul High die? 1987.
Life story
Paul High (1900–1987) was born in 1900, and died in 1987, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Paul's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Paul's life.
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The world Paul lived through
1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 14 — World War I began
1929 · age 29 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 41 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 62 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 74 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Paul High
When was Paul High born?
Paul High was born in 1900.
When did Paul High die?
Paul High died in 1987.
How old was Paul High at the time of death?
Paul High was about 87 years old.
Where is Paul High buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Paul's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Paul High was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Paul was born.
Who was president when Paul High died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Paul died.
What generation was Paul High part of?
Born in 1900, Paul High was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Paul High was born?
In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.
What major events happened during Paul High's lifetime?
During Paul's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 35); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 47); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 59); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Paul High?
Federal censuses taken during Paul's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1900
Death
1987
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