William Catlin II (1897–1965)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1965
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Catlin born? 1897.
When did William Catlin die? 1965.
Life story
William Catlin II (1897–1965) was born in 1897, and died in 1965, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 67 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about William Catlin
When was William Catlin born?
William Catlin was born in 1897.
When did William Catlin die?
William Catlin died in 1965.
How old was William Catlin at the time of death?
William Catlin was about 68 years old.
Where is William Catlin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Catlin was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when William Catlin died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What generation was William Catlin part of?
Born in 1897, William Catlin was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Catlin's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Catlin?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1965
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