Bessie Runyon (1892–1988)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1988
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bessie Runyon born? 1892.
When did Bessie Runyon die? 1988.
Life story
Bessie Runyon (1892–1988) was born in 1892, and died in 1988, at about age 96. A cemetery record documents Bessie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bessie's life.
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The world Bessie lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 16 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 28 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 65 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 73 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 88 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Bessie Runyon
When was Bessie Runyon born?
Bessie Runyon was born in 1892.
When did Bessie Runyon die?
Bessie Runyon died in 1988.
How old was Bessie Runyon at the time of death?
Bessie Runyon was about 96 years old.
Where is Bessie Runyon buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bessie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bessie Runyon was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Bessie was born.
Who was president when Bessie Runyon died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Bessie died.
What generation was Bessie Runyon part of?
Born in 1892, Bessie Runyon was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Bessie Runyon was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during Bessie Runyon's lifetime?
During Bessie's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 22); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 58); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 71); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bessie Runyon?
Federal censuses taken during Bessie's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1892
Death
1988
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