Violet I Dennett (1921–1995)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1921
    Died
    1995

    When was Violet I Dennett born? 1921.

    When did Violet I Dennett die? 1995.

    Life story

    Violet I Dennett (1921–1995) was born in 1921, and died in 1995, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Violet I's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Violet I's life.

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    The world Violet I lived through

    1. 1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 24 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    8. 1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place

    Questions about Violet I Dennett

    When was Violet I Dennett born?

    Violet I Dennett was born in 1921.

    When did Violet I Dennett die?

    Violet I Dennett died in 1995.

    How old was Violet I Dennett at the time of death?

    Violet I Dennett was about 74 years old.

    Where is Violet I Dennett buried?

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

    Who was president when Violet I Dennett was born?

    In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.

    Who was president when Violet I Dennett died?

    Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Violet I died.

    What generation was Violet I Dennett part of?

    Born in 1921, Violet I Dennett was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Violet I Dennett's lifetime?

    During Violet I'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 Violet I Dennett?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1921

    2. Death

      1995

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Violet I Dennett (1921–1995)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/violet-i-dennett-1921-1995-ab20e4d0/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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