Ralph Frankhouser (1902–1972)
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- Born
- 1902
- Died
- 1972
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ralph Frankhouser born? 1902.
When did Ralph Frankhouser die? 1972.
Life story
Ralph Frankhouser (1902–1972) was born in 1902, and died in 1972, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Ralph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ralph's life.
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The world Ralph lived through
1903 · age 1 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 12 — World War I began
1927 · age 25 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 35 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 43 — World War II ended
1954 · age 52 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 60 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 67 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Ralph Frankhouser
When was Ralph Frankhouser born?
Ralph Frankhouser was born in 1902.
When did Ralph Frankhouser die?
Ralph Frankhouser died in 1972.
How old was Ralph Frankhouser at the time of death?
Ralph Frankhouser was about 70 years old.
Where is Ralph Frankhouser buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ralph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ralph Frankhouser was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Ralph was born.
Who was president when Ralph Frankhouser died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Ralph died.
What generation was Ralph Frankhouser part of?
Born in 1902, Ralph Frankhouser was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ralph Frankhouser's lifetime?
During Ralph's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 15); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 31); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 42); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 52); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ralph Frankhouser?
Federal censuses taken during Ralph's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Ralph Frankhouser are on AncestryData?
2 people named Ralph Frankhouser are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1902
Death
1972
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