Peter Dys (1887–1943)
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- Born
- 1887
- Died
- 1943
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- Names in Stone
When was Peter Dys born? 1887.
When did Peter Dys die? 1943.
Life story
Peter Dys (1887–1943) was born in 1887, and died in 1943, at about age 56. 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
1892 · age 5 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 16 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 25 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 31 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 42 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 50 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about Peter Dys
When was Peter Dys born?
Peter Dys was born in 1887.
When did Peter Dys die?
Peter Dys died in 1943.
How old was Peter Dys at the time of death?
Peter Dys was about 56 years old.
Where is Peter Dys 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 Dys was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Dys died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Peter died.
What generation was Peter Dys part of?
Born in 1887, Peter Dys was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Peter Dys's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 5); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 16); the Titanic sank (1912, age 25); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 31); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 42); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Dys?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1887
Death
1943
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