Grace Russell (1883–1955)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1955
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- Names in Stone
When was Grace Russell born? 1883.
When did Grace Russell die? 1955.
Life story
Grace Russell (1883–1955) was born in 1883, and died in 1955, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Grace's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Grace's life.
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1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 54 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1954 · age 71 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
Questions about Grace Russell
When was Grace Russell born?
Grace Russell was born in 1883.
When did Grace Russell die?
Grace Russell died in 1955.
How old was Grace Russell at the time of death?
Grace Russell was about 72 years old.
Where is Grace Russell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Grace's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Grace Russell was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Grace was born.
Who was president when Grace Russell died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Grace died.
What generation was Grace Russell part of?
Born in 1883, Grace Russell was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Grace Russell's lifetime?
During Grace's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 23); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 35); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 52); World War II ended (1945, age 62); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Grace Russell?
Federal censuses taken during Grace's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1955
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