John Dys (1913–1977)
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- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1977
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- Names in Stone
When was John Dys born? 1913.
When did John Dys die? 1977.
Life story
John Dys (1913–1977) was born in 1913, and died in 1977, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1914 · age 1 — World War I began
1927 · age 14 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 24 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 32 — World War II ended
1954 · age 41 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 49 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 56 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about John Dys
When was John Dys born?
John Dys was born in 1913.
When did John Dys die?
John Dys died in 1977.
How old was John Dys at the time of death?
John Dys was about 64 years old.
Where is John Dys buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Dys was born?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
Who was president when John Dys died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was John Dys part of?
Born in 1913, John Dys was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during John Dys's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 16); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 28); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 40); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 49); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Dys?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Dys are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Dys are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1913
Death
1977
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