Samuel Washington (1901–1978)
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- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1978
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Washington born? 1901.
When did Samuel Washington die? 1978.
Life story
Samuel Washington (1901–1978) was born in 1901, and died in 1978, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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The world Samuel lived through
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 44 — World War II ended
1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 61 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 68 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Samuel Washington
When was Samuel Washington born?
Samuel Washington was born in 1901.
When did Samuel Washington die?
Samuel Washington died in 1978.
How old was Samuel Washington at the time of death?
Samuel Washington was about 77 years old.
Where is Samuel Washington buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Washington was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when Samuel Washington died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What generation was Samuel Washington part of?
Born in 1901, Samuel Washington was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Samuel Washington's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 36); the Korean War began (1950, age 49); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 61); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Washington?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Samuel Washington are on AncestryData?
2 people named Samuel Washington are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1901
Death
1978
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