Russell Berghorst (1914–1947)
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- Born
- 1914
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was Russell Berghorst born? 1914.
When did Russell Berghorst die? 1947.
Life story
Russell Berghorst (1914–1947) was born in 1914, and died in 1947, at about age 33. A cemetery record documents Russell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Russell's life.
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The world Russell lived through
1914 · age 0 — World War I began
1918 · age 4 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 13 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1933 · age 19 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1937 · age 23 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1941 · age 27 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1945 · age 31 — World War II ended
Questions about Russell Berghorst
When was Russell Berghorst born?
Russell Berghorst was born in 1914.
When did Russell Berghorst die?
Russell Berghorst died in 1947.
How old was Russell Berghorst at the time of death?
Russell Berghorst was about 33 years old.
Where is Russell Berghorst buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Russell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Russell Berghorst was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Russell was born.
Who was president when Russell Berghorst died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Russell died.
What generation was Russell Berghorst part of?
Born in 1914, Russell Berghorst was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Russell Berghorst was born?
In 1914, World War I began.
What major events happened during Russell Berghorst's lifetime?
During Russell's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 0); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 6); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 19); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 25); World War II ended (1945, age 31).
Which U.S. censuses would include Russell Berghorst?
Federal censuses taken during Russell's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1914
Death
1947
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