Ad Beckstrom (1895–1995)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1995
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- Names in Stone
When was Ad Beckstrom born? 1895.
When did Ad Beckstrom die? 1995.
Life story
Ad Beckstrom (1895–1995) was born in 1895, and died in 1995, at about age 100. A cemetery record documents Ad's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ad's life.
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The world Ad lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 17 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 44 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 64 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 74 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 91 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
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When was Ad Beckstrom born?
Ad Beckstrom was born in 1895.
When did Ad Beckstrom die?
Ad Beckstrom died in 1995.
How old was Ad Beckstrom at the time of death?
Ad Beckstrom was about 100 years old.
Where is Ad Beckstrom buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ad's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ad Beckstrom was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ad was born.
Who was president when Ad Beckstrom died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Ad died.
What generation was Ad Beckstrom part of?
Born in 1895, Ad Beckstrom was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ad Beckstrom's lifetime?
During Ad's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 22); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 42); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 58); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 69); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ad Beckstrom?
Federal censuses taken during Ad's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1895
Death
1995
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