William H. Geiger (1893–1962)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1962
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William H. Geiger born? 1893.
When did William H. Geiger die? 1962.
Life story
William H. Geiger (1893–1962) was born in 1893, and died in 1962, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents William H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William H.'s life.
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The world William H. lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about William H. Geiger
When was William H. Geiger born?
William H. Geiger was born in 1893.
When did William H. Geiger die?
William H. Geiger died in 1962.
How old was William H. Geiger at the time of death?
William H. Geiger was about 69 years old.
Where is William H. Geiger buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William H. Geiger was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when William H. Geiger died?
John F. Kennedy was president of the United States when William H. died.
What generation was William H. Geiger part of?
Born in 1893, William H. Geiger was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William H. Geiger's lifetime?
During William H.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Titanic sank (1912, age 19); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 34); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 57); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 66).
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Federal censuses taken during William H.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1962
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AncestryData, "William H. Geiger (1893–1962)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-h-geiger-1893-1962-3cbdfddf/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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