John W Granger (1893–1983)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1983
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- Names in Stone
When was John W Granger born? 1893.
When did John W Granger die? 1983.
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John W Granger (1893–1983) was born in 1893, and died in 1983, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents John W's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John W's life.
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The world John W lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 19 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 34 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 46 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 66 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 76 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was John W Granger born?
John W Granger was born in 1893.
When did John W Granger die?
John W Granger died in 1983.
How old was John W Granger at the time of death?
John W Granger was about 90 years old.
Where is John W Granger buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John W's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John W Granger was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when John W Granger died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when John W died.
What generation was John W Granger part of?
Born in 1893, John W Granger was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during John W Granger's lifetime?
During John W's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include John W Granger?
Federal censuses taken during John W's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1983
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