Howard Bishop (1890–1953)
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- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1953
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Howard Bishop born? 1890.
When did Howard Bishop die? 1953.
Life story
Howard Bishop (1890–1953) was born in 1890, and died in 1953, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Howard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Howard's life.
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The world Howard lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 13 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 22 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 28 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 39 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 54 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1950 · age 60 — The Korean War began
Questions about Howard Bishop
When was Howard Bishop born?
Howard Bishop was born in 1890.
When did Howard Bishop die?
Howard Bishop died in 1953.
How old was Howard Bishop at the time of death?
Howard Bishop was about 63 years old.
Where is Howard Bishop buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Howard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Howard Bishop was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Howard was born.
Who was president when Howard Bishop died?
In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What generation was Howard Bishop part of?
Born in 1890, Howard Bishop was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Howard Bishop's lifetime?
During Howard's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 16); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 27); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 49); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include Howard Bishop?
Federal censuses taken during Howard'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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1890
Death
1953
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