John Lehr (1896–1982)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1982
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- Names in Stone
When was John Lehr born? 1896.
When did John Lehr die? 1982.
Life story
John Lehr (1896–1982) was born in 1896, and died in 1982, at about age 86. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 16 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 31 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 43 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 63 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 73 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about John Lehr
When was John Lehr born?
John Lehr was born in 1896.
When did John Lehr die?
John Lehr died in 1982.
How old was John Lehr at the time of death?
John Lehr was about 86 years old.
Where is John Lehr 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 Lehr was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Lehr died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Lehr part of?
Born in 1896, John Lehr was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Lehr's lifetime?
During John'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 John Lehr?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named John Lehr are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Lehr are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1896
Death
1982
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AncestryData, "John Lehr (1896–1982)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-lehr-1896-1982-79d6c33b/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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