Harry Penman (1896–1972)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1972
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Harry Penman born? 1896.
When did Harry Penman die? 1972.
Life story
Harry Penman (1896–1972) was born in 1896, and died in 1972, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Harry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harry's life.
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The world Harry lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 68 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Harry Penman
When was Harry Penman born?
Harry Penman was born in 1896.
When did Harry Penman die?
Harry Penman died in 1972.
How old was Harry Penman at the time of death?
Harry Penman was about 76 years old.
Where is Harry Penman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harry Penman was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Harry was born.
Who was president when Harry Penman died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Harry died.
What generation was Harry Penman part of?
Born in 1896, Harry Penman was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Harry Penman's lifetime?
During Harry's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); World War I began (1914, age 18); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 37); World War II ended (1945, age 49); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 61); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Penman?
Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1896
Death
1972
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