Harry E. Gavin (1882–1945)
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- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1945
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- Names in Stone
When was Harry E. Gavin born? 1882.
When did Harry E. Gavin die? 1945.
Life story
Harry E. Gavin (1882–1945) was born in 1882, and died in 1945, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Harry E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harry E.'s life.
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The world Harry E. lived through
1886 · age 4 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 18 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 26 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 35 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 45 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 53 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 59 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
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When was Harry E. Gavin born?
Harry E. Gavin was born in 1882.
When did Harry E. Gavin die?
Harry E. Gavin died in 1945.
How old was Harry E. Gavin at the time of death?
Harry E. Gavin was about 63 years old.
Where is Harry E. Gavin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harry E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harry E. Gavin was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Harry E. was born.
Who was president when Harry E. Gavin died?
In 1945, the U.S. presidents were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman.
What major events happened during Harry E. Gavin's lifetime?
During Harry E.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 4); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 21); World War I began (1914, age 32); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 45); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 55); World War II ended (1945, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry E. Gavin?
Federal censuses taken during Harry E.'s lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1882
Death
1945
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