Nellie Brach (1901–1978)
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- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1978
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- Names in Stone
When was Nellie Brach born? 1901.
When did Nellie Brach die? 1978.
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Nellie Brach (1901–1978) was born in 1901, and died in 1978, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Nellie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nellie's life.
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The world Nellie lived through
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 44 — World War II ended
1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 61 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 68 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was Nellie Brach born?
Nellie Brach was born in 1901.
When did Nellie Brach die?
Nellie Brach died in 1978.
How old was Nellie Brach at the time of death?
Nellie Brach was about 77 years old.
Where is Nellie Brach buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nellie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nellie Brach was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when Nellie Brach died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Nellie died.
What generation was Nellie Brach part of?
Born in 1901, Nellie Brach was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Nellie Brach's lifetime?
During Nellie's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 36); the Korean War began (1950, age 49); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 61); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nellie Brach?
Federal censuses taken during Nellie's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1901
Death
1978
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