Robert William Cady (1921–1992)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1992
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert William Cady born? 1921.
When did Robert William Cady die? 1992.
Life story
Robert William Cady (1921–1992) was born in 1921, and died in 1992, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Robert William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert William's life.
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1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
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When was Robert William Cady born?
Robert William Cady was born in 1921.
When did Robert William Cady die?
Robert William Cady died in 1992.
How old was Robert William Cady at the time of death?
Robert William Cady was about 71 years old.
Where is Robert William Cady buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert William Cady was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Robert William Cady died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Robert William died.
What generation was Robert William Cady part of?
Born in 1921, Robert William Cady was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Robert William Cady's lifetime?
During Robert William's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert William Cady?
Federal censuses taken during Robert William's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1992
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