William Driesenga (1897–1963)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1963
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- Names in Stone
When was William Driesenga born? 1897.
When did William Driesenga die? 1963.
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William Driesenga (1897–1963) was born in 1897, and died in 1963, at about age 66. 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
Questions about William Driesenga
When was William Driesenga born?
William Driesenga was born in 1897.
When did William Driesenga die?
William Driesenga died in 1963.
How old was William Driesenga at the time of death?
William Driesenga was about 66 years old.
Where is William Driesenga 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 Driesenga was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when William Driesenga died?
In 1963, the U.S. presidents were John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
What generation was William Driesenga part of?
Born in 1897, William Driesenga was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Driesenga'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 Driesenga?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1963
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