Rolland Pugh (1895–1972)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1972 in Holdenville, OK
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Rolland Pugh born? 1895.
When did Rolland Pugh die? 1972 in Holdenville, OK.
Life story
Rolland Pugh (1895–1972) was born in 1895, and died in 1972 in Holdenville, OK, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Rolland's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rolland's life.
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The world Rolland lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 38 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 46 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 62 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 69 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Rolland Pugh
When was Rolland Pugh born?
Rolland Pugh was born in 1895.
When did Rolland Pugh die?
Rolland Pugh died in 1972 in Holdenville, OK.
Where did Rolland Pugh die?
Rolland Pugh died in Holdenville, OK.
How old was Rolland Pugh at the time of death?
Rolland Pugh was about 77 years old.
Where is Rolland Pugh buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rolland's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rolland Pugh was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Rolland was born.
Who was president when Rolland Pugh died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Rolland died.
What generation was Rolland Pugh part of?
Born in 1895, Rolland Pugh was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Rolland Pugh's lifetime?
During Rolland's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rolland Pugh?
Federal censuses taken during Rolland's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1895
Death
1972
Holdenville, OK
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