Leland Peter (1899–1987)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1987
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Leland Peter born? 1899.
When did Leland Peter die? 1987.
Life story
Leland Peter (1899–1987) was born in 1899, and died in 1987, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Leland's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Leland's life.
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The world Leland lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Leland Peter
When was Leland Peter born?
Leland Peter was born in 1899.
When did Leland Peter die?
Leland Peter died in 1987.
How old was Leland Peter at the time of death?
Leland Peter was about 88 years old.
Where is Leland Peter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Leland's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Leland Peter was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Leland was born.
Who was president when Leland Peter died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Leland died.
What generation was Leland Peter part of?
Born in 1899, Leland Peter was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Leland Peter's lifetime?
During Leland's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Leland Peter?
Federal censuses taken during Leland's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1899
Death
1987
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