Merle E. Lauffer (1883–1948)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1948
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- Names in Stone
When was Merle E. Lauffer born? 1883.
When did Merle E. Lauffer die? 1948.
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Merle E. Lauffer (1883–1948) was born in 1883, and died in 1948, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Merle E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Merle E.'s life.
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The world Merle E. lived through
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 17 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 34 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 58 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 64 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
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When was Merle E. Lauffer born?
Merle E. Lauffer was born in 1883.
When did Merle E. Lauffer die?
Merle E. Lauffer died in 1948.
How old was Merle E. Lauffer at the time of death?
Merle E. Lauffer was about 65 years old.
Where is Merle E. Lauffer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Merle E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Merle E. Lauffer was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Merle E. was born.
Who was president when Merle E. Lauffer died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Merle E. died.
What generation was Merle E. Lauffer part of?
Born in 1883, Merle E. Lauffer was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Merle E. Lauffer's lifetime?
During Merle E.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 20); World War I began (1914, age 31); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 54); World War II ended (1945, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Merle E. Lauffer?
Federal censuses taken during Merle E.'s lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
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1948
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