Florean R. “Molly” Dodds (1918–2000)
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- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2000
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Florean R. Dodds born? 1918.
When did Florean R. Dodds die? 2000.
Life story
Florean R. "Molly" Dodds (1918–2000) was born in 1918, and died in 2000, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Florean R.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Florean R.'s life.

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The world Florean R. lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 15 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 23 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 32 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 39 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1975 · age 57 — The Vietnam War ended
1989 · age 71 — The Berlin Wall fell
Questions about Florean R. Dodds
When was Florean R. Dodds born?
Florean R. Dodds was born in 1918.
When did Florean R. Dodds die?
Florean R. Dodds died in 2000.
How old was Florean R. Dodds at the time of death?
Florean R. Dodds was about 82 years old.
Where is Florean R. Dodds buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Florean R.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Florean R. Dodds was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Florean R. was born.
Who was president when Florean R. Dodds died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Florean R. died.
What generation was Florean R. Dodds part of?
Born in 1918, Florean R. Dodds was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Florean R. Dodds was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Florean R. Dodds's lifetime?
During Florean R.'s lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Florean R. Dodds?
Federal censuses taken during Florean R.'s lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1918
Death
2000
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