John Helmick (1886–1954)
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- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1954
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- Names in Stone
When was John Helmick born? 1886.
When did John Helmick die? 1954.
Life story
John Helmick (1886–1954) was born in 1886, and died in 1954, at about age 68. 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 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 28 — World War I began
1927 · age 41 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 51 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 59 — World War II ended
1954 · age 68 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
Questions about John Helmick
When was John Helmick born?
John Helmick was born in 1886.
When did John Helmick die?
John Helmick died in 1954.
How old was John Helmick at the time of death?
John Helmick was about 68 years old.
Where is John Helmick 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 Helmick was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Helmick died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Helmick part of?
Born in 1886, John Helmick was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year John Helmick was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during John Helmick's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 20); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 32); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 49); World War II ended (1945, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Helmick?
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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1886
Death
1954
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