Beneta Mangum (1923–1941)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1941
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Beneta Mangum born? 1923.
When did Beneta Mangum die? 1941.
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Beneta Mangum (1923–1941) was born in 1923, and died in 1941, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Beneta's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Beneta's life.

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The world Beneta lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1929 · age 6 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1933 · age 10 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1935 · age 12 — The Social Security Act was signed
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1939 · age 16 — World War II began in Europe
1941 · age 18 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Beneta Mangum
When was Beneta Mangum born?
Beneta Mangum was born in 1923.
When did Beneta Mangum die?
Beneta Mangum died in 1941.
How old was Beneta Mangum at the time of death?
Beneta Mangum was about 18 years old.
Where is Beneta Mangum buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Beneta's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Beneta Mangum was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Beneta Mangum died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Beneta died.
What generation was Beneta Mangum part of?
Born in 1923, Beneta Mangum was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Beneta Mangum's lifetime?
During Beneta's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 10); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 14); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include Beneta Mangum?
Federal censuses taken during Beneta's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940.
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1923
Death
1941
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