Bertha Locher (1892–1987)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1987
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bertha Locher born? 1892.
When did Bertha Locher die? 1987.
Life story
Bertha Locher (1892–1987) was born in 1892, and died in 1987, at about age 95. A cemetery record documents Bertha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bertha's life.
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The world Bertha lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 16 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 28 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 55 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 65 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 73 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 88 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Bertha Locher
When was Bertha Locher born?
Bertha Locher was born in 1892.
When did Bertha Locher die?
Bertha Locher died in 1987.
How old was Bertha Locher at the time of death?
Bertha Locher was about 95 years old.
Where is Bertha Locher buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bertha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bertha Locher was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Bertha was born.
Who was president when Bertha Locher died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Bertha died.
What generation was Bertha Locher part of?
Born in 1892, Bertha Locher was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Bertha Locher was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during Bertha Locher's lifetime?
During Bertha's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 22); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 58); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 71); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bertha Locher?
Federal censuses taken during Bertha's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1892
Death
1987
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