John Roy Okelberry (1896–1981)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1981
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- Names in Stone
When was John Roy Okelberry born? 1896.
When did John Roy Okelberry die? 1981.
Life story
John Roy Okelberry (1896–1981) was born in 1896, and died in 1981, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents John Roy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John Roy's life.
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The world John Roy 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 Roy Okelberry
When was John Roy Okelberry born?
John Roy Okelberry was born in 1896.
When did John Roy Okelberry die?
John Roy Okelberry died in 1981.
How old was John Roy Okelberry at the time of death?
John Roy Okelberry was about 85 years old.
Where is John Roy Okelberry buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John Roy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Roy Okelberry was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John Roy was born.
Who was president when John Roy Okelberry died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was John Roy Okelberry part of?
Born in 1896, John Roy Okelberry was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Roy Okelberry's lifetime?
During John Roy'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 Roy Okelberry?
Federal censuses taken during John Roy's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
1981
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