Alice Wilson (1893–1987)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1987
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Alice Wilson born? 1893.
When did Alice Wilson die? 1987.
Life story
Alice Wilson (1893–1987) was born in 1893, and died in 1987, at about age 94. 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
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 19 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 34 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 46 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 66 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 76 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 93 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Alice Wilson
When was Alice Wilson born?
Alice Wilson was born in 1893.
When did Alice Wilson die?
Alice Wilson died in 1987.
How old was Alice Wilson at the time of death?
Alice Wilson was about 94 years old.
Where is Alice Wilson 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 Wilson was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Alice Wilson died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Alice died.
What generation was Alice Wilson part of?
Born in 1893, Alice Wilson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Alice Wilson's lifetime?
During Alice's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alice Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during Alice's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1893
Death
1987
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