David Gardner (1891–1956)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1956
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Gardner born? 1891.
When did David Gardner die? 1956.
Life story
David Gardner (1891–1956) was born in 1891, and died in 1956, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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The world David lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 26 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 38 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 48 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 64 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
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When was David Gardner born?
David Gardner was born in 1891.
When did David Gardner die?
David Gardner died in 1956.
How old was David Gardner at the time of death?
David Gardner was about 65 years old.
Where is David Gardner buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Gardner was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Gardner died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when David died.
What generation was David Gardner part of?
Born in 1891, David Gardner was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during David Gardner's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 17); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 29); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 46); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 56).
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Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1891
Death
1956
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AncestryData, "David Gardner (1891–1956)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-gardner-1891-1956-6d243b5a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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