Thomas Gensel (1921–1983)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1983
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Gensel born? 1921.
When did Thomas Gensel die? 1983.
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Thomas Gensel (1921–1983) was born in 1921, and died in 1983, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
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When was Thomas Gensel born?
Thomas Gensel was born in 1921.
When did Thomas Gensel die?
Thomas Gensel died in 1983.
How old was Thomas Gensel at the time of death?
Thomas Gensel was about 62 years old.
Where is Thomas Gensel buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Gensel was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Thomas Gensel died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What generation was Thomas Gensel part of?
Born in 1921, Thomas Gensel was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Thomas Gensel's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Gensel?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1983
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