French Singleton Ledford (1904–1986)
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- Born
- 1904
- Died
- 1986
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was French Singleton Ledford born? 1904.
When did French Singleton Ledford die? 1986.
Life story
French Singleton Ledford (1904–1986) was born in 1904, and died in 1986, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents French Singleton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about French Singleton's life.

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The world French Singleton lived through
1906 · age 2 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 14 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 31 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 41 — World War II ended
1955 · age 51 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 60 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 72 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about French Singleton Ledford
When was French Singleton Ledford born?
French Singleton Ledford was born in 1904.
When did French Singleton Ledford die?
French Singleton Ledford died in 1986.
How old was French Singleton Ledford at the time of death?
French Singleton Ledford was about 82 years old.
Where is French Singleton Ledford buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents French Singleton's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when French Singleton Ledford was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when French Singleton was born.
Who was president when French Singleton Ledford died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when French Singleton died.
What generation was French Singleton Ledford part of?
Born in 1904, French Singleton Ledford was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during French Singleton Ledford's lifetime?
During French Singleton's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 2); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 16); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 35); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 49); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 59); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include French Singleton Ledford?
Federal censuses taken during French Singleton's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1904
Death
1986
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