Nelson Dekker (1905–1997)
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- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 1997
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- Names in Stone
When was Nelson Dekker born? 1905.
When did Nelson Dekker die? 1997.
Life story
Nelson Dekker (1905–1997) was born in 1905, and died in 1997, at about age 92. A cemetery record documents Nelson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nelson's life.
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The world Nelson lived through
1906 · age 1 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 13 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 30 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 40 — World War II ended
1955 · age 50 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 59 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 71 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 90 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Nelson Dekker
When was Nelson Dekker born?
Nelson Dekker was born in 1905.
When did Nelson Dekker die?
Nelson Dekker died in 1997.
How old was Nelson Dekker at the time of death?
Nelson Dekker was about 92 years old.
Where is Nelson Dekker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nelson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nelson Dekker was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Nelson was born.
Who was president when Nelson Dekker died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Nelson died.
What generation was Nelson Dekker part of?
Born in 1905, Nelson Dekker was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Nelson Dekker's lifetime?
During Nelson's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 1); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 15); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 34); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 48); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 58); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nelson Dekker?
Federal censuses taken during Nelson's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1905
Death
1997
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