Lafe Roller (1897–1992)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1992
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lafe Roller born? 1897.
When did Lafe Roller die? 1992.
Life story
Lafe Roller (1897–1992) was born in 1897, and died in 1992, at about age 95. A cemetery record documents Lafe's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lafe's life.
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The world Lafe lived through
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
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
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When was Lafe Roller born?
Lafe Roller was born in 1897.
When did Lafe Roller die?
Lafe Roller died in 1992.
How old was Lafe Roller at the time of death?
Lafe Roller was about 95 years old.
Where is Lafe Roller buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lafe's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lafe Roller was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Lafe Roller died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Lafe died.
What generation was Lafe Roller part of?
Born in 1897, Lafe Roller was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Lafe Roller's lifetime?
During Lafe's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 20); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 40); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 56); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 67); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lafe Roller?
Federal censuses taken during Lafe's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1992
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