Esther Reith (1895–1985)
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- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1985
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Esther Reith born? 1895.
When did Esther Reith die? 1985.
Life story
Esther Reith (1895–1985) was born in 1895, and died in 1985, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Esther's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Esther's life.
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The world Esther lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 17 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 44 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 64 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 74 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was Esther Reith born?
Esther Reith was born in 1895.
When did Esther Reith die?
Esther Reith died in 1985.
How old was Esther Reith at the time of death?
Esther Reith was about 90 years old.
Where is Esther Reith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Esther's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Esther Reith was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Esther was born.
Who was president when Esther Reith died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Esther died.
What generation was Esther Reith part of?
Born in 1895, Esther Reith was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Esther Reith's lifetime?
During Esther's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Esther Reith?
Federal censuses taken during Esther's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1895
Death
1985
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