Grant Dunkley (1922–2001)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 2001
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- Names in Stone
When was Grant Dunkley born? 1922.
When did Grant Dunkley die? 2001.
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Grant Dunkley (1922–2001) was born in 1922, and died in 2001, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Grant's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Grant's life.
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The world Grant 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
1995 · age 73 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Grant Dunkley
When was Grant Dunkley born?
Grant Dunkley was born in 1922.
When did Grant Dunkley die?
Grant Dunkley died in 2001.
How old was Grant Dunkley at the time of death?
Grant Dunkley was about 79 years old.
Where is Grant Dunkley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Grant's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Grant Dunkley was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Grant was born.
Who was president when Grant Dunkley died?
In 2001, the U.S. presidents were Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
What generation was Grant Dunkley part of?
Born in 1922, Grant Dunkley was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Grant Dunkley's lifetime?
During Grant'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 Grant Dunkley?
Federal censuses taken during Grant's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1922
Death
2001
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