William E. Powell (1924–1994)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1994
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- Names in Stone
When was William E. Powell born? 1924.
When did William E. Powell die? 1994.
Life story
William E. Powell (1924–1994) was born in 1924, and died in 1994, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents William E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William E.'s life.
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The world William E. 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
Questions about William E. Powell
When was William E. Powell born?
William E. Powell was born in 1924.
When did William E. Powell die?
William E. Powell died in 1994.
How old was William E. Powell at the time of death?
William E. Powell was about 70 years old.
Where is William E. Powell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William E. Powell was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William E. was born.
Who was president when William E. Powell died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when William E. died.
What generation was William E. Powell part of?
Born in 1924, William E. Powell was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during William E. Powell's lifetime?
During William E.'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 William E. Powell?
Federal censuses taken during William E.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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2 people named William E. Powell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1924
Death
1994
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Died 1918
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