Peter Driesenga (1913–1954)
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- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1954
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Driesenga born? 1913.
When did Peter Driesenga die? 1954.
Life story
Peter Driesenga (1913–1954) was born in 1913, and died in 1954, at about age 41. 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
1914 · age 1 — World War I began
1920 · age 7 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 20 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 26 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 32 — World War II ended
1953 · age 40 — The Korean War armistice was signed
Questions about Peter Driesenga
When was Peter Driesenga born?
Peter Driesenga was born in 1913.
When did Peter Driesenga die?
Peter Driesenga died in 1954.
How old was Peter Driesenga at the time of death?
Peter Driesenga was about 41 years old.
Where is Peter Driesenga 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 Driesenga was born?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
Who was president when Peter Driesenga died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Peter died.
What generation was Peter Driesenga part of?
Born in 1913, Peter Driesenga was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Peter Driesenga's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 7); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 20); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 26); World War II ended (1945, age 32); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 40).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Driesenga?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Peter Driesenga are on AncestryData?
2 people named Peter Driesenga are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1913
Death
1954
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