Emma Fiske (1897–1961)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1961
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Emma Fiske born? 1897.
When did Emma Fiske die? 1961.
Life story
Emma Fiske (1897–1961) was born in 1897, and died in 1961, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Emma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emma's life.
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The world Emma lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Emma Fiske
When was Emma Fiske born?
Emma Fiske was born in 1897.
When did Emma Fiske die?
Emma Fiske died in 1961.
How old was Emma Fiske at the time of death?
Emma Fiske was about 64 years old.
Where is Emma Fiske buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Emma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Emma Fiske was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Emma Fiske died?
In 1961, the U.S. presidents were Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy.
What generation was Emma Fiske part of?
Born in 1897, Emma Fiske was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Emma Fiske's lifetime?
During Emma's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Emma Fiske?
Federal censuses taken during Emma's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1897
Death
1961
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