Bessie Carlfield (1893–1974)
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- Born
- 1893
- Died
- 1974
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bessie Carlfield born? 1893.
When did Bessie Carlfield die? 1974.
Life story
Bessie Carlfield (1893–1974) was born in 1893, and died in 1974, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Bessie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bessie's life.
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The world Bessie lived through
1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Bessie Carlfield
When was Bessie Carlfield born?
Bessie Carlfield was born in 1893.
When did Bessie Carlfield die?
Bessie Carlfield died in 1974.
How old was Bessie Carlfield at the time of death?
Bessie Carlfield was about 81 years old.
Where is Bessie Carlfield buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bessie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bessie Carlfield was born?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Bessie Carlfield died?
In 1974, the U.S. presidents were Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
What generation was Bessie Carlfield part of?
Born in 1893, Bessie Carlfield was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Bessie Carlfield's lifetime?
During Bessie'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 Bessie Carlfield?
Federal censuses taken during Bessie's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1893
Death
1974
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