Willie Wade (1905–1995)
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- Born
- 1905
- Died
- 1995
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Willie Wade born? 1905.
When did Willie Wade die? 1995.
Life story
Willie Wade (1905–1995) was born in 1905, and died in 1995, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Willie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willie's life.
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The world Willie lived through
1906 · age 1 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 13 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 30 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 40 — World War II ended
1955 · age 50 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 59 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 71 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 90 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Willie Wade
When was Willie Wade born?
Willie Wade was born in 1905.
When did Willie Wade die?
Willie Wade died in 1995.
How old was Willie Wade at the time of death?
Willie Wade was about 90 years old.
Where is Willie Wade buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willie Wade was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Willie was born.
Who was president when Willie Wade died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Willie died.
What generation was Willie Wade part of?
Born in 1905, Willie Wade was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Willie Wade's lifetime?
During Willie's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 1); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 15); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 34); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 48); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 58); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willie Wade?
Federal censuses taken during Willie's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1905
Death
1995
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