Grover C. Simpson (1888–1952)
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- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1952
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Grover C. Simpson born? 1888.
When did Grover C. Simpson die? 1952.
Life story
Grover C. Simpson (1888–1952) was born in 1888, and died in 1952, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Grover C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Grover C.'s life.
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The world Grover C. lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 24 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 30 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 41 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 49 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 56 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1950 · age 62 — The Korean War began
Questions about Grover C. Simpson
When was Grover C. Simpson born?
Grover C. Simpson was born in 1888.
When did Grover C. Simpson die?
Grover C. Simpson died in 1952.
How old was Grover C. Simpson at the time of death?
Grover C. Simpson was about 64 years old.
Where is Grover C. Simpson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Grover C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Grover C. Simpson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Grover C. was born.
Who was president when Grover C. Simpson died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Grover C. died.
What generation was Grover C. Simpson part of?
Born in 1888, Grover C. Simpson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Grover C. Simpson's lifetime?
During Grover C.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 18); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 29); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 41); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 51); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Grover C. Simpson?
Federal censuses taken during Grover C.'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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1888
Death
1952
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