Dorothy Orell (1923–1993)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1993
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- Names in Stone
When was Dorothy Orell born? 1923.
When did Dorothy Orell die? 1993.
Life story
Dorothy Orell (1923–1993) was born in 1923, and died in 1993, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Dorothy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Dorothy's life.
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The world Dorothy lived through
1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 22 — World War II ended
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Dorothy Orell
When was Dorothy Orell born?
Dorothy Orell was born in 1923.
When did Dorothy Orell die?
Dorothy Orell died in 1993.
How old was Dorothy Orell at the time of death?
Dorothy Orell was about 70 years old.
Where is Dorothy Orell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Dorothy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Dorothy Orell was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when Dorothy Orell died?
In 1993, the U.S. presidents were George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
What generation was Dorothy Orell part of?
Born in 1923, Dorothy Orell was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Dorothy Orell's lifetime?
During Dorothy's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Dorothy Orell?
Federal censuses taken during Dorothy's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
1993
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