Richard Leach (1889–1947)
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- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Leach born? 1889.
When did Richard Leach die? 1947.
Life story
Richard Leach (1889–1947) was born in 1889, and died in 1947, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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The world Richard lived through
1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 14 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 23 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 29 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 40 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 48 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 55 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about Richard Leach
When was Richard Leach born?
Richard Leach was born in 1889.
When did Richard Leach die?
Richard Leach died in 1947.
How old was Richard Leach at the time of death?
Richard Leach was about 58 years old.
Where is Richard Leach buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Leach was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when Richard Leach died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Richard died.
What generation was Richard Leach part of?
Born in 1889, Richard Leach was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Richard Leach's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 17); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 28); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 40); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 50); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Leach?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1889
Death
1947
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