Elden Gleave (1921–1978)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1978
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Elden Gleave born? 1921.
When did Elden Gleave die? 1978.
Life story
Elden Gleave (1921–1978) was born in 1921, and died in 1978, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Elden's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elden's life.
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The world Elden lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 14 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 20 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 26 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 38 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 43 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 53 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Elden Gleave
When was Elden Gleave born?
Elden Gleave was born in 1921.
When did Elden Gleave die?
Elden Gleave died in 1978.
How old was Elden Gleave at the time of death?
Elden Gleave was about 57 years old.
Where is Elden Gleave buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elden's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elden Gleave was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Elden Gleave died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Elden died.
What generation was Elden Gleave part of?
Born in 1921, Elden Gleave was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Elden Gleave's lifetime?
During Elden's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 16); World War II ended (1945, age 24); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 33); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 41); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elden Gleave?
Federal censuses taken during Elden's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Elden Gleave are on AncestryData?
2 people named Elden Gleave are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1921
Death
1978
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AncestryData, "Elden Gleave (1921–1978)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elden-gleave-1921-1978-e4246bea/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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