Eleanor Killfoile (1897–1965)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1965
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- Names in Stone
When was Eleanor Killfoile born? 1897.
When did Eleanor Killfoile die? 1965.
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Eleanor Killfoile (1897–1965) was born in 1897, and died in 1965, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Eleanor's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eleanor's life.
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The world Eleanor lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 67 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Eleanor Killfoile
When was Eleanor Killfoile born?
Eleanor Killfoile was born in 1897.
When did Eleanor Killfoile die?
Eleanor Killfoile died in 1965.
How old was Eleanor Killfoile at the time of death?
Eleanor Killfoile was about 68 years old.
Where is Eleanor Killfoile buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eleanor's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eleanor Killfoile was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Eleanor Killfoile died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Eleanor died.
What generation was Eleanor Killfoile part of?
Born in 1897, Eleanor Killfoile was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Eleanor Killfoile's lifetime?
During Eleanor's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eleanor Killfoile?
Federal censuses taken during Eleanor's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1965
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