Velma Lockett (1911–1949)
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- Born
- 1911
- Died
- 1949
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- Names in Stone
When was Velma Lockett born? 1911.
When did Velma Lockett die? 1949.
Life story
Velma Lockett (1911–1949) was born in 1911, and died in 1949, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents Velma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Velma's life.
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The world Velma lived through
1912 · age 1 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 6 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 9 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 18 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1935 · age 24 — The Social Security Act was signed
1939 · age 28 — World War II began in Europe
1944 · age 33 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1947 · age 36 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Velma Lockett
When was Velma Lockett born?
Velma Lockett was born in 1911.
When did Velma Lockett die?
Velma Lockett died in 1949.
How old was Velma Lockett at the time of death?
Velma Lockett was about 38 years old.
Where is Velma Lockett buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Velma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Velma Lockett was born?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Velma was born.
Who was president when Velma Lockett died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Velma died.
What generation was Velma Lockett part of?
Born in 1911, Velma Lockett was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Velma Lockett's lifetime?
During Velma's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 1); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 7); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 18); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 26); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 33).
Which U.S. censuses would include Velma Lockett?
Federal censuses taken during Velma's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940.
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1911
Death
1949
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