Peter Dreyer (1895–1931)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1931
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Dreyer born? 1895.
When did Peter Dreyer die? 1931.
Life story
Peter Dreyer (1895–1931) was born in 1895, and died in 1931, at about age 36. 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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The world Peter lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 8 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 19 — World War I began
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
Questions about Peter Dreyer
When was Peter Dreyer born?
Peter Dreyer was born in 1895.
When did Peter Dreyer die?
Peter Dreyer died in 1931.
How old was Peter Dreyer at the time of death?
Peter Dreyer was about 36 years old.
Where is Peter Dreyer 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 Dreyer was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Dreyer died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Peter died.
What generation was Peter Dreyer part of?
Born in 1895, Peter Dreyer was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Peter Dreyer's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 8); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 13); World War I began (1914, age 19); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 23); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Dreyer?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930.
How many people named Peter Dreyer are on AncestryData?
3 people named Peter Dreyer are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1895
Death
1931
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AncestryData, "Peter Dreyer (1895–1931)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-dreyer-1895-1931-23edb8ed/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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