Albert Orr (1894–1959)
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- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1959
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- Names in Stone
When was Albert Orr born? 1894.
When did Albert Orr die? 1959.
Life story
Albert Orr (1894–1959) was born in 1894, and died in 1959, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Albert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Albert's life.
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The world Albert lived through
1898 · age 4 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 14 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 24 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 39 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 47 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 56 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 63 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Albert Orr
When was Albert Orr born?
Albert Orr was born in 1894.
When did Albert Orr die?
Albert Orr died in 1959.
How old was Albert Orr at the time of death?
Albert Orr was about 65 years old.
Where is Albert Orr buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Albert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Albert Orr was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Albert was born.
Who was president when Albert Orr died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Albert died.
What generation was Albert Orr part of?
Born in 1894, Albert Orr was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Albert Orr's lifetime?
During Albert's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 4); the Titanic sank (1912, age 18); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 33); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 45); the Korean War began (1950, age 56); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Albert Orr?
Federal censuses taken during Albert's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1894
Death
1959
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