Alice L Bascom (1913–1972)
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- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1972
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- Names in Stone
When was Alice L Bascom born? 1913.
When did Alice L Bascom die? 1972.
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Alice L Bascom (1913–1972) was born in 1913, and died in 1972, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Alice L's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alice L's life.

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The world Alice L lived through
1914 · age 1 — World War I began
1927 · age 14 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 24 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 32 — World War II ended
1954 · age 41 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 49 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 56 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Alice L Bascom
When was Alice L Bascom born?
Alice L Bascom was born in 1913.
When did Alice L Bascom die?
Alice L Bascom died in 1972.
How old was Alice L Bascom at the time of death?
Alice L Bascom was about 59 years old.
Where is Alice L Bascom buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alice L's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Alice L Bascom was born?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
Who was president when Alice L Bascom died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Alice L died.
What generation was Alice L Bascom part of?
Born in 1913, Alice L Bascom was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Alice L Bascom's lifetime?
During Alice L's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 16); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 28); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 40); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alice L Bascom?
Federal censuses taken during Alice L's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1913
Death
1972
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