Bertsel Runyon (1894–1959)
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- Born
- 1894
- Died
- 1959
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bertsel Runyon born? 1894.
When did Bertsel Runyon die? 1959.
Life story
Bertsel Runyon (1894–1959) was born in 1894, and died in 1959, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Bertsel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bertsel's life.

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The world Bertsel 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 Bertsel Runyon
When was Bertsel Runyon born?
Bertsel Runyon was born in 1894.
When did Bertsel Runyon die?
Bertsel Runyon died in 1959.
How old was Bertsel Runyon at the time of death?
Bertsel Runyon was about 65 years old.
Where is Bertsel Runyon buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bertsel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bertsel Runyon was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Bertsel was born.
Who was president when Bertsel Runyon died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Bertsel died.
What generation was Bertsel Runyon part of?
Born in 1894, Bertsel Runyon was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Bertsel Runyon's lifetime?
During Bertsel'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 Bertsel Runyon?
Federal censuses taken during Bertsel's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1894
Death
1959
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