Adam Fish (1884–1951)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1951
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Adam Fish born? 1884.
When did Adam Fish die? 1951.
Life story
Adam Fish (1884–1951) was born in 1884, and died in 1951, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Adam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Adam's life.
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The world Adam lived through
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 63 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Adam Fish
When was Adam Fish born?
Adam Fish was born in 1884.
When did Adam Fish die?
Adam Fish died in 1951.
How old was Adam Fish at the time of death?
Adam Fish was about 67 years old.
Where is Adam Fish buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Adam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Adam Fish was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Adam was born.
Who was president when Adam Fish died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Adam died.
What generation was Adam Fish part of?
Born in 1884, Adam Fish was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Adam Fish's lifetime?
During Adam's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53); World War II ended (1945, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Adam Fish?
Federal censuses taken during Adam's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1884
Death
1951
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