Velma Londrigan (1919–2015)

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    Born
    1919 in Buckley Illinois
    Died
    2015 in Corunna

    When was Velma Londrigan born? 1919 in Buckley Illinois.

    When did Velma Londrigan die? 2015 in Corunna.

    Life story

    Velma Londrigan (1919–2015) was born in 1919 in Buckley Illinois, and died in 2015 in Corunna, at about age 96. A cemetery record documents Velma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Velma's life.

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    The world Velma lived through

    1. 1920 · age 1 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    2. 1937 · age 18 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1947 · age 28 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    4. 1957 · age 38 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    5. 1965 · age 46 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    6. 1980 · age 61 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    7. 2001 · age 82 — The September 11 attacks took place

    Questions about Velma Londrigan

    When was Velma Londrigan born?

    Velma Londrigan was born in 1919 in Buckley Illinois.

    Where was Velma Londrigan born?

    Velma Londrigan was born in Buckley Illinois.

    When did Velma Londrigan die?

    Velma Londrigan died in 2015 in Corunna.

    Where did Velma Londrigan die?

    Velma Londrigan died in Corunna.

    How old was Velma Londrigan at the time of death?

    Velma Londrigan was about 96 years old.

    Where is Velma Londrigan buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Velma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Velma Londrigan was born?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Velma was born.

    Who was president when Velma Londrigan died?

    Barack Obama was president of the United States when Velma died.

    What generation was Velma Londrigan part of?

    Born in 1919, Velma Londrigan was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Velma Londrigan's lifetime?

    During Velma's lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 1); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 20); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 34); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 44); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 57); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 82).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Velma Londrigan?

    Federal censuses taken during Velma's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1919

      Buckley Illinois

    2. Death

      2015

      Corunna

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Velma Londrigan (1919–2015)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/velma-londrigan-1919-2015-7d93387f/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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