Stell Morelan (1898–1989)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1989
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Stell Morelan born? 1898.
When did Stell Morelan die? 1989.
Life story
Stell Morelan (1898–1989) was born in 1898, and died in 1989, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Stell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Stell's life.
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The world Stell lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 88 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Stell Morelan
When was Stell Morelan born?
Stell Morelan was born in 1898.
When did Stell Morelan die?
Stell Morelan died in 1989.
How old was Stell Morelan at the time of death?
Stell Morelan was about 91 years old.
Where is Stell Morelan buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Stell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Stell Morelan was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Stell was born.
Who was president when Stell Morelan died?
In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
What generation was Stell Morelan part of?
Born in 1898, Stell Morelan was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Stell Morelan was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Stell Morelan's lifetime?
During Stell's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 19); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 39); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 55); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 66); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include Stell Morelan?
Federal censuses taken during Stell's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1898
Death
1989
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