Lewis Grindle (1904–1985)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1904
- Died
- 1985
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lewis Grindle born? 1904.
When did Lewis Grindle die? 1985.
Life story
Lewis Grindle (1904–1985) was born in 1904, and died in 1985, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Lewis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lewis's life.
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The world Lewis lived through
1906 · age 2 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 13 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 25 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 35 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 43 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 51 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 59 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 70 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Lewis Grindle
When was Lewis Grindle born?
Lewis Grindle was born in 1904.
When did Lewis Grindle die?
Lewis Grindle died in 1985.
How old was Lewis Grindle at the time of death?
Lewis Grindle was about 81 years old.
Where is Lewis Grindle buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lewis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lewis Grindle was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Lewis was born.
Who was president when Lewis Grindle died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Lewis died.
What generation was Lewis Grindle part of?
Born in 1904, Lewis Grindle was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Lewis Grindle's lifetime?
During Lewis's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 2); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 16); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 35); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 49); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 59); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lewis Grindle?
Federal censuses taken during Lewis's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Lewis Grindle are on AncestryData?
2 people named Lewis Grindle are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1904
Death
1985
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AncestryData, "Lewis Grindle (1904–1985)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lewis-grindle-1904-1985-515130ef/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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