Walter Shoppe (1895–1960)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1960
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- Names in Stone
When was Walter Shoppe born? 1895.
When did Walter Shoppe die? 1960.
Life story
Walter Shoppe (1895–1960) was born in 1895, and died in 1960, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Walter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Walter's life.
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The world Walter lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 38 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 46 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 62 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Walter Shoppe
When was Walter Shoppe born?
Walter Shoppe was born in 1895.
When did Walter Shoppe die?
Walter Shoppe died in 1960.
How old was Walter Shoppe at the time of death?
Walter Shoppe was about 65 years old.
Where is Walter Shoppe buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Walter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Walter Shoppe was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Walter was born.
Who was president when Walter Shoppe died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Walter died.
What generation was Walter Shoppe part of?
Born in 1895, Walter Shoppe was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Walter Shoppe's lifetime?
During Walter's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); the Titanic sank (1912, age 17); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 32); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 55); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Walter Shoppe?
Federal censuses taken during Walter's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1895
Death
1960
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