Alice Koster (1866–1948)
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- Born
- 1866
- Died
- 1948
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Alice Koster born? 1866.
When did Alice Koster die? 1948.
Life story
Alice Koster (1866–1948) was born in 1866, and died in 1948, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Alice's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alice's life.
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The world Alice lived through
1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 37 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 48 — World War I began
1927 · age 61 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 71 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 79 — World War II ended
Questions about Alice Koster
When was Alice Koster born?
Alice Koster was born in 1866.
When did Alice Koster die?
Alice Koster died in 1948.
How old was Alice Koster at the time of death?
Alice Koster was about 82 years old.
Where is Alice Koster buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alice's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Alice Koster was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Alice was born.
Who was president when Alice Koster died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Alice died.
What major events happened during Alice Koster's lifetime?
During Alice's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 26); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 42); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 54); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 71); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alice Koster?
Federal censuses taken during Alice's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1866
Death
1948
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AncestryData, "Alice Koster (1866–1948)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alice-koster-1866-1948-3b60010d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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