Charles L. Decker (1891–1937)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1937
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles L. Decker born? 1891.
When did Charles L. Decker die? 1937.
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Charles L. Decker (1891–1937) was born in 1891, and died in 1937, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Charles L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles L.'s life.
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The world Charles L. lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 9 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 26 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1935 · age 44 — The Social Security Act was signed
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When was Charles L. Decker born?
Charles L. Decker was born in 1891.
When did Charles L. Decker die?
Charles L. Decker died in 1937.
How old was Charles L. Decker at the time of death?
Charles L. Decker was about 46 years old.
Where is Charles L. Decker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles L. Decker was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Charles L. was born.
Who was president when Charles L. Decker died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Charles L. died.
What generation was Charles L. Decker part of?
Born in 1891, Charles L. Decker was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Charles L. Decker's lifetime?
During Charles L.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 12); the Titanic sank (1912, age 21); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 27); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles L. Decker?
Federal censuses taken during Charles L.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930.
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1891
Death
1937
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