Oliver Mclain (1899–1987)
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- Born
- 1899 in Fairview, ID
- Died
- 1987 in Montpelier, ID
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Oliver Mclain born? 1899 in Fairview, ID.
When did Oliver Mclain die? 1987 in Montpelier, ID.
Life story
Oliver Mclain (1899–1987) was born in 1899 in Fairview, ID, and died in 1987 in Montpelier, ID, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Oliver's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Oliver's life.
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1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
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When was Oliver Mclain born?
Oliver Mclain was born in 1899 in Fairview, ID.
Where was Oliver Mclain born?
Oliver Mclain was born in Fairview, ID.
When did Oliver Mclain die?
Oliver Mclain died in 1987 in Montpelier, ID.
Where did Oliver Mclain die?
Oliver Mclain died in Montpelier, ID.
How old was Oliver Mclain at the time of death?
Oliver Mclain was about 88 years old.
Where is Oliver Mclain buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Oliver's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Oliver Mclain was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Oliver was born.
Who was president when Oliver Mclain died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Oliver died.
What generation was Oliver Mclain part of?
Born in 1899, Oliver Mclain was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Oliver Mclain's lifetime?
During Oliver's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Oliver Mclain?
Federal censuses taken during Oliver's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1899
Fairview, ID
Death
1987
Montpelier, ID
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