Robert Gensel (1927–1996)
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- Born
- 1927 in Flint, MI
- Died
- 1996 in Flint, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Gensel born? 1927 in Flint, MI.
When did Robert Gensel die? 1996 in Flint, MI.
Life story
Robert Gensel (1927–1996) was born in 1927 in Flint, MI, and died in 1996 in Flint, MI, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert lived through
1927 · age 0 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 10 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 18 — World War II ended
1954 · age 27 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 35 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 42 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 53 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 68 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Robert Gensel
When was Robert Gensel born?
Robert Gensel was born in 1927 in Flint, MI.
Where was Robert Gensel born?
Robert Gensel was born in Flint, MI.
When did Robert Gensel die?
Robert Gensel died in 1996 in Flint, MI.
Where did Robert Gensel die?
Robert Gensel died in Flint, MI.
How old was Robert Gensel at the time of death?
Robert Gensel was about 69 years old.
Where is Robert Gensel buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Gensel was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Gensel died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Robert died.
What generation was Robert Gensel part of?
Born in 1927, Robert Gensel was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Robert Gensel was born?
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic.
What major events happened during Robert Gensel's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 12); the Korean War began (1950, age 23); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 32); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 42); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Gensel?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1927
Flint, MI
Death
1996
Flint, MI
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