Ada Schomp (1893–1966)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1893
    Died
    1966

    When was Ada Schomp born? 1893.

    When did Ada Schomp die? 1966.

    Life story

    Ada Schomp (1893–1966) was born in 1893, and died in 1966, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Ada's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ada's life.

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    The world Ada lived through

    1. 1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Ada Schomp

    When was Ada Schomp born?

    Ada Schomp was born in 1893.

    When did Ada Schomp die?

    Ada Schomp died in 1966.

    How old was Ada Schomp at the time of death?

    Ada Schomp was about 73 years old.

    Where is Ada Schomp buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ada's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Ada Schomp was born?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when Ada Schomp died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Ada died.

    What generation was Ada Schomp part of?

    Born in 1893, Ada Schomp was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Ada Schomp's lifetime?

    During Ada's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); the Titanic sank (1912, age 19); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 34); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 57); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 66).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ada Schomp?

    Federal censuses taken during Ada's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1893

    2. Death

      1966

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ada Schomp (1893–1966)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ada-schomp-1893-1966-f98b2d32/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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