Robert Ech Cathey Jr. (1939–2003)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1939
- Died
- 2003
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Ech Cathey born? 1939.
When did Robert Ech Cathey die? 2003.
Life story
Robert Ech Cathey Jr. (1939–2003) was born in 1939, and died in 2003, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Robert Ech's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert Ech's life.
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The world Robert Ech lived through
1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 8 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 16 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 35 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 47 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 62 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Robert Ech Cathey
When was Robert Ech Cathey born?
Robert Ech Cathey was born in 1939.
When did Robert Ech Cathey die?
Robert Ech Cathey died in 2003.
How old was Robert Ech Cathey at the time of death?
Robert Ech Cathey was about 64 years old.
Where is Robert Ech Cathey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert Ech's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Ech Cathey was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Robert Ech was born.
Who was president when Robert Ech Cathey died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Robert Ech died.
What generation was Robert Ech Cathey part of?
Born in 1939, Robert Ech Cathey was part of the Silent Generation.
What happened in the world the year Robert Ech Cathey was born?
In 1939, World War II began in Europe.
What major events happened during Robert Ech Cathey's lifetime?
During Robert Ech's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); the Korean War began (1950, age 11); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 20); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 30); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Ech Cathey?
Federal censuses taken during Robert Ech's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
How many people named Robert Ech Cathey are on AncestryData?
2 people named Robert Ech Cathey are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1939
Death
2003
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AncestryData, "Robert Ech Cathey (1939–2003)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-ech-cathey-1939-2003-b002a689/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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