Bernard H Sinclair Sr (1889–1945)
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- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1945
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bernard H Sinclair born? 1889.
When did Bernard H Sinclair die? 1945.
Life story
Bernard H Sinclair Sr (1889–1945) was born in 1889, and died in 1945, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Bernard H's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bernard H's life.

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The world Bernard H lived through
1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 14 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 23 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 29 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 40 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 48 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 55 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about Bernard H Sinclair
When was Bernard H Sinclair born?
Bernard H Sinclair was born in 1889.
When did Bernard H Sinclair die?
Bernard H Sinclair died in 1945.
How old was Bernard H Sinclair at the time of death?
Bernard H Sinclair was about 56 years old.
Where is Bernard H Sinclair buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bernard H's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bernard H Sinclair was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when Bernard H Sinclair died?
In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
What generation was Bernard H Sinclair part of?
Born in 1889, Bernard H Sinclair was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Bernard H Sinclair's lifetime?
During Bernard H's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 17); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 28); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 40); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bernard H Sinclair?
Federal censuses taken during Bernard H's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1889
Death
1945
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