Ernest E Cook (1897–1964)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1964
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- Names in Stone
When was Ernest E Cook born? 1897.
When did Ernest E Cook die? 1964.
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Ernest E Cook (1897–1964) was born in 1897, and died in 1964, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Ernest E's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ernest E's life.

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The world Ernest E 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 Ernest E Cook
When was Ernest E Cook born?
Ernest E Cook was born in 1897.
When did Ernest E Cook die?
Ernest E Cook died in 1964.
How old was Ernest E Cook at the time of death?
Ernest E Cook was about 67 years old.
Where is Ernest E Cook buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ernest E's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ernest E Cook was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Ernest E Cook died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Ernest E died.
What generation was Ernest E Cook part of?
Born in 1897, Ernest E Cook was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ernest E Cook's lifetime?
During Ernest E'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 Ernest E Cook?
Federal censuses taken during Ernest E's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1964
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