Willard Dys (1918–2007)
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- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2007
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- Names in Stone
When was Willard Dys born? 1918.
When did Willard Dys die? 2007.
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Life story
Willard Dys (1918–2007) was born in 1918, and died in 2007, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents Willard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willard's life.
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The world Willard lived through
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 17 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 27 — World War II ended
1955 · age 37 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 58 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 77 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Willard Dys
When was Willard Dys born?
Willard Dys was born in 1918.
When did Willard Dys die?
Willard Dys died in 2007.
How old was Willard Dys at the time of death?
Willard Dys was about 89 years old.
Where is Willard Dys buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willard Dys was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Willard was born.
Who was president when Willard Dys died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Willard died.
What generation was Willard Dys part of?
Born in 1918, Willard Dys was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Willard Dys was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Willard Dys's lifetime?
During Willard's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willard Dys?
Federal censuses taken during Willard's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1918
Death
2007
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