Gretta K. Anderson (1893–1968)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1968
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Gretta K. Anderson born? 1893.
When did Gretta K. Anderson die? 1968.
Life story
Gretta K. Anderson (1893–1968) was born in 1893, and died in 1968, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Gretta K.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Gretta K.'s life.
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The world Gretta K. lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Gretta K. Anderson
When was Gretta K. Anderson born?
Gretta K. Anderson was born in 1893.
When did Gretta K. Anderson die?
Gretta K. Anderson died in 1968.
How old was Gretta K. Anderson at the time of death?
Gretta K. Anderson was about 75 years old.
Where is Gretta K. Anderson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Gretta K.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Gretta K. Anderson was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Gretta K. Anderson died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Gretta K. died.
What generation was Gretta K. Anderson part of?
Born in 1893, Gretta K. Anderson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Gretta K. Anderson's lifetime?
During Gretta K.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Titanic sank (1912, age 19); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 34); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 57); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Gretta K. Anderson?
Federal censuses taken during Gretta K.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1968
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