Emma Wilson (1880–1947)
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- Born
- 1880
- Died
- 1947
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Emma Wilson born? 1880.
When did Emma Wilson die? 1947.
Life story
Emma Wilson (1880–1947) was born in 1880, and died in 1947, at about age 67. 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
1886 · age 6 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 20 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 28 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 37 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 47 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 55 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 61 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 67 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Emma Wilson
When was Emma Wilson born?
Emma Wilson was born in 1880.
When did Emma Wilson die?
Emma Wilson died in 1947.
How old was Emma Wilson at the time of death?
Emma Wilson was about 67 years old.
Where is Emma Wilson 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 Wilson was born?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Emma was born.
Who was president when Emma Wilson died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Emma died.
What major events happened during Emma Wilson's lifetime?
During Emma's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 6); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 23); World War I began (1914, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 47); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 57); World War II ended (1945, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Emma Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during Emma's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1880
Death
1947
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