Cornelius Vantilburg (1896–1968)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1968
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Cornelius Vantilburg born? 1896.
When did Cornelius Vantilburg die? 1968.
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Cornelius Vantilburg (1896–1968) was born in 1896, and died in 1968, at about age 72. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Cornelius Vantilburg
When was Cornelius Vantilburg born?
Cornelius Vantilburg was born in 1896.
When did Cornelius Vantilburg die?
Cornelius Vantilburg died in 1968.
How old was Cornelius Vantilburg at the time of death?
Cornelius Vantilburg was about 72 years old.
Where is Cornelius Vantilburg 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 Vantilburg was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Cornelius was born.
Who was president when Cornelius Vantilburg died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Cornelius died.
What generation was Cornelius Vantilburg part of?
Born in 1896, Cornelius Vantilburg was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Cornelius Vantilburg's lifetime?
During Cornelius's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Cornelius Vantilburg?
Federal censuses taken during Cornelius's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1968
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