George W. Goodwin (1886–1950)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1950
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George W. Goodwin born? 1886.
When did George W. Goodwin die? 1950.
Life story
George W. Goodwin (1886–1950) was born in 1886, and died in 1950, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents George W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George W.'s life.
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The world George W. lived through
1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 14 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 22 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 31 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 41 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 49 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 55 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 61 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about George W. Goodwin
When was George W. Goodwin born?
George W. Goodwin was born in 1886.
When did George W. Goodwin die?
George W. Goodwin died in 1950.
How old was George W. Goodwin at the time of death?
George W. Goodwin was about 64 years old.
Where is George W. Goodwin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George W. Goodwin was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when George W. was born.
Who was president when George W. Goodwin died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when George W. died.
What generation was George W. Goodwin part of?
Born in 1886, George W. Goodwin was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year George W. Goodwin was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during George W. Goodwin's lifetime?
During George W.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 17); World War I began (1914, age 28); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 41); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 51); World War II ended (1945, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include George W. Goodwin?
Federal censuses taken during George W.'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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1886
Death
1950
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