Barnard Dempsey Messerly (1921–2002)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2002
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- Names in Stone
When was Barnard Dempsey Messerly born? 1921.
When did Barnard Dempsey Messerly die? 2002.
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Barnard Dempsey Messerly (1921–2002) was born in 1921, and died in 2002, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Barnard Dempsey's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Barnard Dempsey's life.
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The world Barnard Dempsey lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
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When was Barnard Dempsey Messerly born?
Barnard Dempsey Messerly was born in 1921.
When did Barnard Dempsey Messerly die?
Barnard Dempsey Messerly died in 2002.
How old was Barnard Dempsey Messerly at the time of death?
Barnard Dempsey Messerly was about 81 years old.
Where is Barnard Dempsey Messerly buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Barnard Dempsey's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Barnard Dempsey Messerly was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Barnard Dempsey Messerly died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Barnard Dempsey died.
What generation was Barnard Dempsey Messerly part of?
Born in 1921, Barnard Dempsey Messerly was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Barnard Dempsey Messerly's lifetime?
During Barnard Dempsey's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Barnard Dempsey Messerly?
Federal censuses taken during Barnard Dempsey's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2002
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