Cornelius Saunders (1901–1977)
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- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1977
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- Names in Stone
When was Cornelius Saunders born? 1901.
When did Cornelius Saunders die? 1977.
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Cornelius Saunders (1901–1977) was born in 1901, and died in 1977, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Cornelius's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cornelius's life.
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The world Cornelius lived through
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 44 — World War II ended
1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 61 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 68 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was Cornelius Saunders born?
Cornelius Saunders was born in 1901.
When did Cornelius Saunders die?
Cornelius Saunders died in 1977.
How old was Cornelius Saunders at the time of death?
Cornelius Saunders was about 76 years old.
Where is Cornelius Saunders buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Cornelius's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Cornelius Saunders was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when Cornelius Saunders died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was Cornelius Saunders part of?
Born in 1901, Cornelius Saunders was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Cornelius Saunders's lifetime?
During Cornelius's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 36); the Korean War began (1950, age 49); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 61); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Cornelius Saunders?
Federal censuses taken during Cornelius's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1901
Death
1977
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