Vera Barrett (1921–2002)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2002
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Vera Barrett born? 1921.
When did Vera Barrett die? 2002.
Life story
Vera Barrett (1921–2002) was born in 1921, and died in 2002, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Vera's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Vera's life.
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The world Vera lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Vera Barrett
When was Vera Barrett born?
Vera Barrett was born in 1921.
When did Vera Barrett die?
Vera Barrett died in 2002.
How old was Vera Barrett at the time of death?
Vera Barrett was about 81 years old.
Where is Vera Barrett buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Vera's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Vera Barrett was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Vera Barrett died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Vera died.
What generation was Vera Barrett part of?
Born in 1921, Vera Barrett was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Vera Barrett's lifetime?
During Vera's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Vera Barrett?
Federal censuses taken during Vera's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
2002
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