Cletus Eike (1921–1975)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1975
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Cletus Eike born? 1921.
When did Cletus Eike die? 1975.
Life story
Cletus Eike (1921–1975) was born in 1921, and died in 1975, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents Cletus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cletus's life.
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The world Cletus lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 14 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 20 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 26 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 38 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 43 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 53 — President Nixon resigned
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When was Cletus Eike born?
Cletus Eike was born in 1921.
When did Cletus Eike die?
Cletus Eike died in 1975.
How old was Cletus Eike at the time of death?
Cletus Eike was about 54 years old.
Where is Cletus Eike buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Cletus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Cletus Eike was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Cletus Eike died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when Cletus died.
What generation was Cletus Eike part of?
Born in 1921, Cletus Eike was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Cletus Eike's lifetime?
During Cletus's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 16); World War II ended (1945, age 24); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 33); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 41); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Cletus Eike?
Federal censuses taken during Cletus's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1975
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