Peter Altman (1883–1950)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1950
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- Names in Stone
When was Peter Altman born? 1883.
When did Peter Altman die? 1950.
Life story
Peter Altman (1883–1950) was born in 1883, and died in 1950, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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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
Questions about Peter Altman
When was Peter Altman born?
Peter Altman was born in 1883.
When did Peter Altman die?
Peter Altman died in 1950.
How old was Peter Altman at the time of death?
Peter Altman was about 67 years old.
Where is Peter Altman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Altman was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Altman died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Peter died.
What generation was Peter Altman part of?
Born in 1883, Peter Altman was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Peter Altman's lifetime?
During Peter'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 Peter Altman?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1950
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