William L. Downer (1900–1980)
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- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1980
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- Names in Stone
When was William L. Downer born? 1900.
When did William L. Downer die? 1980.
Life story
William L. Downer (1900–1980) was born in 1900, and died in 1980, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents William L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William L.'s life.
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The world William L. lived through
1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 14 — World War I began
1929 · age 29 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 41 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 62 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 74 — President Nixon resigned
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When was William L. Downer born?
William L. Downer was born in 1900.
When did William L. Downer die?
William L. Downer died in 1980.
How old was William L. Downer at the time of death?
William L. Downer was about 80 years old.
Where is William L. Downer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William L. Downer was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when William L. was born.
Who was president when William L. Downer died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when William L. died.
What generation was William L. Downer part of?
Born in 1900, William L. Downer was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year William L. Downer was born?
In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.
What major events happened during William L. Downer's lifetime?
During William L.'s lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 35); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 47); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 59); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include William L. Downer?
Federal censuses taken during William L.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1900
Death
1980
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