Norman Edward Dames

Male27 April 1927–2 April 1999

Brief Life History of Norman Edward

When Norman Edward Dames was born on 27 April 1927, in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United States, his father, Clifford Matthew Dames, was 27 and his mother, Evelyn Amelia Barth, was 24. He lived in Downey, Los Angeles, California, United States in 1930 and Whittier Township, Los Angeles, California, United States in 1940. He died on 2 April 1999, in Silverton, Marion, Oregon, United States, at the age of 71.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Norman Edward? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Clifford Matthew Dames
1900–1971
Evelyn Amelia Barth
1902–1981
Norman Edward Dames
1927–1999

Sources (2)

  • Norman Dames in household of Clifford Dames, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Norman E Dames in household of Clifford M Dames, "United States Census, 1940"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (1)

World Events (8)

1929

Age 2

13 million people become unemployed after the Wall Street stock market crash of 1929 triggers what becomes known as the Great Depression. President Herbert Hoover rejects direct federal relief.

1934 · Alcatraz Island Becomes Federal Penitentiary

Age 7

Alcatraz Island officially became Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on August 11, 1934. The island is situated in the middle of frigid water and strong currents of the San Francisco Bay, which deemed it virtually inescapable. Alcatraz became known as the toughest prison in America and was seen as a “last resort prison.” Therefore, Alcatraz housed some of America’s most notorious prisoners such as Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud. Due to the exorbitant cost of running the prison, and the deterioration of the buildings due to salt spray, Alcatraz Island closed as a penitentiary on March 21, 1963. 

1947 · The Presidential Succession Act

Age 20

The Presidential Succession Act is an act establishing the presidential line of succession. This was a precursor for the Twenty-fifth Amendment which outlines what is to happen when a President is killed, dies, or is unable to fulfill the responsibilities of President.

Name Meaning

German: variant of Dahms , a cognate of 3 below.

Dutch: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Adam .

English: variant of Dame , with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a FREE Account
Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
Share this with your family and friends.