Thyra K. Swanson (1897–1990)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1990
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- Names in Stone
When was Thyra K. Swanson born? 1897.
When did Thyra K. Swanson die? 1990.
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Thyra K. Swanson (1897–1990) was born in 1897, and died in 1990, at about age 93. A cemetery record documents Thyra K.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thyra K.'s life.
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The world Thyra K. lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Thyra K. Swanson
When was Thyra K. Swanson born?
Thyra K. Swanson was born in 1897.
When did Thyra K. Swanson die?
Thyra K. Swanson died in 1990.
How old was Thyra K. Swanson at the time of death?
Thyra K. Swanson was about 93 years old.
Where is Thyra K. Swanson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thyra K.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thyra K. Swanson was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Thyra K. Swanson died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Thyra K. died.
What generation was Thyra K. Swanson part of?
Born in 1897, Thyra K. Swanson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Thyra K. Swanson's lifetime?
During Thyra K.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 20); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 40); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 56); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 67); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thyra K. Swanson?
Federal censuses taken during Thyra K.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1990
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