Dena Dreyer (1895–1973)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1973
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- Names in Stone
When was Dena Dreyer born? 1895.
When did Dena Dreyer die? 1973.
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Dena Dreyer (1895–1973) was born in 1895, and died in 1973, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Dena's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Dena's life.
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The world Dena lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 38 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 46 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 62 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 69 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
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When was Dena Dreyer born?
Dena Dreyer was born in 1895.
When did Dena Dreyer die?
Dena Dreyer died in 1973.
How old was Dena Dreyer at the time of death?
Dena Dreyer was about 78 years old.
Where is Dena Dreyer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Dena's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Dena Dreyer was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Dena was born.
Who was president when Dena Dreyer died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Dena died.
What generation was Dena Dreyer part of?
Born in 1895, Dena Dreyer was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Dena Dreyer's lifetime?
During Dena's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Dena Dreyer?
Federal censuses taken during Dena's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1895
Death
1973
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