John Steffens (1897–1976)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1976
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Steffens born? 1897.
When did John Steffens die? 1976.
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John Steffens (1897–1976) was born in 1897, and died in 1976, at about age 79. 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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1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about John Steffens
When was John Steffens born?
John Steffens was born in 1897.
When did John Steffens die?
John Steffens died in 1976.
How old was John Steffens at the time of death?
John Steffens was about 79 years old.
Where is John Steffens 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 Steffens was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when John Steffens died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when John died.
What generation was John Steffens part of?
Born in 1897, John Steffens was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John Steffens's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 17); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 36); World War II ended (1945, age 48); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 60); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Steffens?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1897
Death
1976
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