Sam Killroy (1924–1965)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1965
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- Names in Stone
When was Sam Killroy born? 1924.
When did Sam Killroy die? 1965.
Life story
Sam Killroy (1924–1965) was born in 1924, and died in 1965, at about age 41. A cemetery record documents Sam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sam's life.
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The world Sam lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 11 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 17 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 23 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 35 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 40 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Sam Killroy
When was Sam Killroy born?
Sam Killroy was born in 1924.
When did Sam Killroy die?
Sam Killroy died in 1965.
How old was Sam Killroy at the time of death?
Sam Killroy was about 41 years old.
Where is Sam Killroy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sam Killroy was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Sam was born.
Who was president when Sam Killroy died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Sam died.
What generation was Sam Killroy part of?
Born in 1924, Sam Killroy was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Sam Killroy's lifetime?
During Sam's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 13); World War II ended (1945, age 21); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 30); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include Sam Killroy?
Federal censuses taken during Sam's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1924
Death
1965
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