Advertisement
Advertisement

Douglas Howry (1920 - 1969)

A photo of Douglas Howry
Add photo
Douglas Howry
1920 - 1969
Born
February 25, 1920
Death
June 1969
Summary
Douglas Howry was born on February 25, 1920, and died at age 49 years old in June 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Douglas Howry.
Updated: October 4, 2011
Biography ID: 11062223

Douglas Howry's Biography

Family, friend, or fan this Collaborative Biography is for you to show & tell Douglas' life so that he is always remembered.
About Douglas

Introduction

This section is to introduce Douglas Howry with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. Select the pencil to add details.
Looking for someone else?
Douglas Howry
Most commonly known as
Douglas Howry
Full legal name
None stated
Other names or aliases

Name & aliases

Where did Douglas Howry last live?
Last place lived

Last residence

February 25, 1920
Birthday
Unknown
Birth location

Birth details

Advertisement

Ethnicity & Family History

What is Douglas' ethnicity and where did his parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from?

Nationality & Locations

Where was Douglas born and where did he live?

Education

Did Douglas finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? What schools or universities did Douglas attend?

Religion

dd/mm/yyyy
Baptism date
Unknown
Place of worship

Baptism date & location

Was Douglas a religious man?

Professions

Share what Douglas did for a living or if he had a career or profession.

Personal Life

Share highlights of Douglas' life. Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time.

Military Service

Did Douglas serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with his life?
June 1969
Death date
Unknown
Cause of death
Unknown
Death location

Death details

dd/mm/yyyy
Funeral date
Grave or burial unknown
Burial location

Gravesite & burial

Obituary

The below was generated. Please share Douglas' obituary if available, or write one in your own words to preserve his memory.
Douglas Howry passed away at age 49 years old in June 1969. Douglas Howry was born on February 25, 1920. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Douglas Howry.

Average Age & Life Expectancy

Douglas Howry lived 24 years shorter than the average Howry family member when he died at the age of 49.
The average age of a Howry family member is 73.
Advertisement
Advertisement

Memories: Stories & Photos

Who is Douglas Howry to you? Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions.
Through sharing we discover more together.
Loading...one moment please
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Family Tree & Friends

Douglas' immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Howry family tree.

Douglas's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Douglas Howry Douglas Howry
Partner
Child
Partner
Child
Sibling

Friends

Friends can be as close as family. Add Douglas' family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.

Add bio
Advertisement
Advertisement
Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

1920 - 1969 World Events

Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Douglas' lifetime.

In 1920, in the year that Douglas Howry was born, the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, passed both Houses of Congress and was sent to the States to ratify. In August, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the Amendment and it became law eight days later. Mississippi ratified it in 1984.

In 1937, at the age of 17 years old, Douglas was alive when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.

In 1940, Douglas was 20 years old when in July, Billboard published its first Music Popularity Chart. Top recordings of the year were Tommy Dorsey's "I'll Never Smile Again" (vocal Frank Sinatra) - 12 weeks at the top, Bing Crosby's "Only Forever" - 9 weeks at the top, and Artie Shaw's "Frenesi" - 12 weeks at the top.

In 1953, at the age of 33 years old, Douglas was alive when on July 27th, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed. The Armistice was to last until "a final peaceful settlement is achieved". No peaceful settlement has ever been agreed upon.

In 1969, in the year of Douglas Howry's passing, on January 20th, Richard M. Nixon became the 37th President of the United States. Previously the Vice President to President Eisenhower, Nixon was the only President to resign in office - in his second term.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top