John Greer (1882–1957)
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- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1957
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- Names in Stone
When was John Greer born? 1882.
When did John Greer die? 1957.
Life story
John Greer (1882–1957) was born in 1882, and died in 1957, at about age 75. 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
1886 · age 4 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 21 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 32 — World War I began
1927 · age 45 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 55 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 63 — World War II ended
1954 · age 72 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
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When was John Greer born?
John Greer was born in 1882.
When did John Greer die?
John Greer died in 1957.
How old was John Greer at the time of death?
John Greer was about 75 years old.
Where is John Greer 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 Greer was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Greer died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Greer's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 4); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 24); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 36); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 53); World War II ended (1945, age 63); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Greer?
Federal censuses taken during John'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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Birth
1882
Death
1957
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