Marvin Bennett (1921–2001)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2001
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Marvin Bennett born? 1921.
When did Marvin Bennett die? 2001.
Life story
Marvin Bennett (1921–2001) was born in 1921, and died in 2001, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Marvin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Marvin's life.
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The world Marvin lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Marvin Bennett
When was Marvin Bennett born?
Marvin Bennett was born in 1921.
When did Marvin Bennett die?
Marvin Bennett died in 2001.
How old was Marvin Bennett at the time of death?
Marvin Bennett was about 80 years old.
Where is Marvin Bennett buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Marvin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Marvin Bennett was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Marvin Bennett died?
In 2001, the U.S. presidents were Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
What generation was Marvin Bennett part of?
Born in 1921, Marvin Bennett was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Marvin Bennett's lifetime?
During Marvin's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Marvin Bennett?
Federal censuses taken during Marvin's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2001
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