Floyd E. Shephard (1897–1986)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1986
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Floyd E. Shephard born? 1897.
When did Floyd E. Shephard die? 1986.
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Floyd E. Shephard (1897–1986) was born in 1897, and died in 1986, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents Floyd E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Floyd E.'s life.
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The world Floyd E. lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Floyd E. Shephard
When was Floyd E. Shephard born?
Floyd E. Shephard was born in 1897.
When did Floyd E. Shephard die?
Floyd E. Shephard died in 1986.
How old was Floyd E. Shephard at the time of death?
Floyd E. Shephard was about 89 years old.
Where is Floyd E. Shephard buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Floyd E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Floyd E. Shephard was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Floyd E. Shephard died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Floyd E. died.
What generation was Floyd E. Shephard part of?
Born in 1897, Floyd E. Shephard was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Floyd E. Shephard's lifetime?
During Floyd E.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 17); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 36); World War II ended (1945, age 48); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 60); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Floyd E. Shephard?
Federal censuses taken during Floyd E.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1986
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