Paul Mathys (1919–2009)
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- Born
- 1919
- Died
- 2009
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- Names in Stone
When was Paul Mathys born? 1919.
When did Paul Mathys die? 2009.
Life story
Paul Mathys (1919–2009) was born in 1919, and died in 2009, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Paul's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Paul's life.
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The world Paul lived through
1920 · age 1 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 18 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 28 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 38 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 46 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 61 — Mount St. Helens erupted
2001 · age 82 — The September 11 attacks took place
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When was Paul Mathys born?
Paul Mathys was born in 1919.
When did Paul Mathys die?
Paul Mathys died in 2009.
How old was Paul Mathys at the time of death?
Paul Mathys was about 90 years old.
Where is Paul Mathys buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Paul's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Paul Mathys was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Paul was born.
Who was president when Paul Mathys died?
In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
What generation was Paul Mathys part of?
Born in 1919, Paul Mathys was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Paul Mathys's lifetime?
During Paul's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 20); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 34); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 44); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 57); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Paul Mathys?
Federal censuses taken during Paul's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1919
Death
2009
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