Frank Roy (1888–1991)
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- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1991
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Frank Roy born? 1888.
When did Frank Roy die? 1991.
Life story
Frank Roy (1888–1991) was born in 1888, and died in 1991, at about age 103. A cemetery record documents Frank's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frank's life.
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The world Frank lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 20 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 32 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 49 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 59 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 69 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 77 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 92 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Frank Roy
When was Frank Roy born?
Frank Roy was born in 1888.
When did Frank Roy die?
Frank Roy died in 1991.
How old was Frank Roy at the time of death?
Frank Roy was about 103 years old.
Where is Frank Roy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frank's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Frank Roy was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Frank was born.
Who was president when Frank Roy died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Frank died.
What generation was Frank Roy part of?
Born in 1888, Frank Roy was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Frank Roy's lifetime?
During Frank's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); World War I began (1914, age 26); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 47); the Korean War began (1950, age 62); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 75); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 92).
Which U.S. censuses would include Frank Roy?
Federal censuses taken during Frank's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1888
Death
1991
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