Earl Ledru Smith (1920–2008)
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- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2008
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Earl Ledru Smith born? 1920.
When did Earl Ledru Smith die? 2008.
Life story
Earl Ledru Smith (1920–2008) was born in 1920, and died in 2008, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Earl Ledru's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Earl Ledru's life.
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The world Earl Ledru lived through
1920 · age 0 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 17 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 27 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 37 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 45 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 60 — Mount St. Helens erupted
2001 · age 81 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Earl Ledru Smith
When was Earl Ledru Smith born?
Earl Ledru Smith was born in 1920.
When did Earl Ledru Smith die?
Earl Ledru Smith died in 2008.
How old was Earl Ledru Smith at the time of death?
Earl Ledru Smith was about 88 years old.
Where is Earl Ledru Smith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Earl Ledru's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Earl Ledru Smith was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Earl Ledru was born.
Who was president when Earl Ledru Smith died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Earl Ledru died.
What generation was Earl Ledru Smith part of?
Born in 1920, Earl Ledru Smith was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Earl Ledru Smith was born?
In 1920, women won the right to vote in the United States.
What major events happened during Earl Ledru Smith's lifetime?
During Earl Ledru's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 19); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 33); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 43); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 56); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Earl Ledru Smith?
Federal censuses taken during Earl Ledru's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1920
Death
2008
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