Cara Guidry (1897–1997)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1997
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Cara Guidry born? 1897.
When did Cara Guidry die? 1997.
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Cara Guidry (1897–1997) was born in 1897, and died in 1997, at about age 100. A cemetery record documents Cara's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cara's life.
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The world Cara lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
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When was Cara Guidry born?
Cara Guidry was born in 1897.
When did Cara Guidry die?
Cara Guidry died in 1997.
How old was Cara Guidry at the time of death?
Cara Guidry was about 100 years old.
Where is Cara Guidry buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Cara's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Cara Guidry was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Cara Guidry died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Cara died.
What generation was Cara Guidry part of?
Born in 1897, Cara Guidry was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Cara Guidry's lifetime?
During Cara's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 20); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 40); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 56); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 67); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Cara Guidry?
Federal censuses taken during Cara's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1997
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