William H. Sloothaak (1920–2009)

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    Born
    1920
    Died
    2009

    When was William H. Sloothaak born? 1920.

    When did William H. Sloothaak die? 2009.

    Life story

    William H. Sloothaak (1920–2009) was born in 1920, and died in 2009, at about age 89. 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

    1. 1920 · age 0 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    2. 1937 · age 17 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1947 · age 27 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    4. 1957 · age 37 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    5. 1965 · age 45 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    6. 1980 · age 60 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    7. 2001 · age 81 — The September 11 attacks took place

    Questions about William H. Sloothaak

    When was William H. Sloothaak born?

    William H. Sloothaak was born in 1920.

    When did William H. Sloothaak die?

    William H. Sloothaak died in 2009.

    How old was William H. Sloothaak at the time of death?

    William H. Sloothaak was about 89 years old.

    Where is William H. Sloothaak 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. Sloothaak was born?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when William H. was born.

    Who was president when William H. Sloothaak died?

    In 2009, the U.S. presidents were George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

    What generation was William H. Sloothaak part of?

    Born in 1920, William H. Sloothaak was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What happened in the world the year William H. Sloothaak was born?

    In 1920, women won the right to vote in the United States.

    What major events happened during William H. Sloothaak's lifetime?

    During William H.'s lifetime: women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 0); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 19); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 33); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 43); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 56); the September 11 attacks took place (2001, age 81).

    Which U.S. censuses would include William H. Sloothaak?

    Federal censuses taken during William H.'s lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1920

    2. Death

      2009

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "William H. Sloothaak (1920–2009)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-h-sloothaak-1920-2009-322ed5b5/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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