Evelyn Bowen (1921–2002)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Evelyn Bowen born? 1921.
When did Evelyn Bowen die? 2002.
Life story
Evelyn Bowen (1921–2002) was born in 1921, and died in 2002, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Evelyn's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Evelyn's life.
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1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Evelyn Bowen
When was Evelyn Bowen born?
Evelyn Bowen was born in 1921.
When did Evelyn Bowen die?
Evelyn Bowen died in 2002.
How old was Evelyn Bowen at the time of death?
Evelyn Bowen was about 81 years old.
Where is Evelyn Bowen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Evelyn's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Evelyn Bowen was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Evelyn Bowen died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Evelyn died.
What generation was Evelyn Bowen part of?
Born in 1921, Evelyn Bowen was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Evelyn Bowen's lifetime?
During Evelyn's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Evelyn Bowen?
Federal censuses taken during Evelyn's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2002
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