Peter Driesenga (1914–2007)
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- Born
- 1914
- Died
- 2007
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Driesenga born? 1914.
When did Peter Driesenga die? 2007.
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Life story
Peter Driesenga (1914–2007) was born in 1914, and died in 2007, at about age 93. 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 0 — World War I began
1929 · age 15 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 27 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 39 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 48 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 60 — President Nixon resigned
1989 · age 75 — The Berlin Wall fell
Questions about Peter Driesenga
When was Peter Driesenga born?
Peter Driesenga was born in 1914.
When did Peter Driesenga die?
Peter Driesenga died in 2007.
How old was Peter Driesenga at the time of death?
Peter Driesenga was about 93 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?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Driesenga died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Peter died.
What generation was Peter Driesenga part of?
Born in 1914, Peter Driesenga was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Peter Driesenga was born?
In 1914, World War I began.
What major events happened during Peter Driesenga's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 0); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 19); World War II ended (1945, age 31); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 43); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 55); the Berlin Wall fell (1989, age 75).
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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AncestryData, "Peter Driesenga (1914–2007)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-driesenga-1914-2007-e1cd6936/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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