Florence Simpson (1924–2006)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 2006
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Florence Simpson born? 1924.
When did Florence Simpson die? 2006.
Life story
Florence Simpson (1924–2006) was born in 1924, and died in 2006, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Florence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Florence's life.
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The world Florence lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 71 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Florence Simpson
When was Florence Simpson born?
Florence Simpson was born in 1924.
When did Florence Simpson die?
Florence Simpson died in 2006.
How old was Florence Simpson at the time of death?
Florence Simpson was about 82 years old.
Where is Florence Simpson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Florence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Florence Simpson was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Florence was born.
Who was president when Florence Simpson died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Florence died.
What generation was Florence Simpson part of?
Born in 1924, Florence Simpson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Florence Simpson's lifetime?
During Florence's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 17); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 30); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 40); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 56); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Florence Simpson?
Federal censuses taken during Florence's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1924
Death
2006
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AncestryData, "Florence Simpson (1924–2006)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/florence-simpson-1924-2006-085f401d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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