Geraldine Elke (1922–1989)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 1989
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- Names in Stone
When was Geraldine Elke born? 1922.
When did Geraldine Elke die? 1989.
Life story
Geraldine Elke (1922–1989) was born in 1922, and died in 1989, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Geraldine's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Geraldine's life.
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The world Geraldine lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
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When was Geraldine Elke born?
Geraldine Elke was born in 1922.
When did Geraldine Elke die?
Geraldine Elke died in 1989.
How old was Geraldine Elke at the time of death?
Geraldine Elke was about 67 years old.
Where is Geraldine Elke buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Geraldine's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Geraldine Elke was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Geraldine was born.
Who was president when Geraldine Elke died?
In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
What generation was Geraldine Elke part of?
Born in 1922, Geraldine Elke was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Geraldine Elke's lifetime?
During Geraldine's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 17); the Korean War began (1950, age 28); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Geraldine Elke?
Federal censuses taken during Geraldine's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1922
Death
1989
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