Van Carson Wells (1893–1987)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1987
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Van Carson Wells born? 1893.
When did Van Carson Wells die? 1987.
Life story
Van Carson Wells (1893–1987) was born in 1893, and died in 1987, at about age 94. A cemetery record documents Van Carson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Van Carson's life.
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The world Van Carson lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 19 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 34 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 46 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 66 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 76 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 93 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Van Carson Wells
When was Van Carson Wells born?
Van Carson Wells was born in 1893.
When did Van Carson Wells die?
Van Carson Wells died in 1987.
How old was Van Carson Wells at the time of death?
Van Carson Wells was about 94 years old.
Where is Van Carson Wells buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Van Carson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Van Carson Wells was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Van Carson Wells died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Van Carson died.
What generation was Van Carson Wells part of?
Born in 1893, Van Carson Wells was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Van Carson Wells's lifetime?
During Van Carson's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Van Carson Wells?
Federal censuses taken during Van Carson's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1987
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