Thea Drake (1924–1981)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1981
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thea Drake born? 1924.
When did Thea Drake die? 1981.
Life story
Thea Drake (1924–1981) was born in 1924, and died in 1981, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Thea's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thea's life.
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The world Thea lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Thea Drake
When was Thea Drake born?
Thea Drake was born in 1924.
When did Thea Drake die?
Thea Drake died in 1981.
How old was Thea Drake at the time of death?
Thea Drake was about 57 years old.
Where is Thea Drake buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thea's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thea Drake was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Thea was born.
Who was president when Thea Drake died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was Thea Drake part of?
Born in 1924, Thea Drake was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Thea Drake's lifetime?
During Thea's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 15); the Korean War began (1950, age 26); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 35); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thea Drake?
Federal censuses taken during Thea's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1924
Death
1981
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