Verlin Baker (1924–1997)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1997
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Verlin Baker born? 1924.
When did Verlin Baker die? 1997.
Life story
Verlin Baker (1924–1997) was born in 1924, and died in 1997, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Verlin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Verlin's life.
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The world Verlin lived through
1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 71 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Verlin Baker
When was Verlin Baker born?
Verlin Baker was born in 1924.
When did Verlin Baker die?
Verlin Baker died in 1997.
How old was Verlin Baker at the time of death?
Verlin Baker was about 73 years old.
Where is Verlin Baker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Verlin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Verlin Baker was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Verlin was born.
Who was president when Verlin Baker died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Verlin died.
What generation was Verlin Baker part of?
Born in 1924, Verlin Baker was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Verlin Baker's lifetime?
During Verlin's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 15); the Korean War began (1950, age 26); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 35); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Verlin Baker?
Federal censuses taken during Verlin's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1924
Death
1997
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