Ida Carpenter (1869–1953)

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    Born
    1869
    Died
    1953

    When was Ida Carpenter born? 1869.

    When did Ida Carpenter die? 1953.

    Life story

    Ida Carpenter (1869–1953) was born in 1869, and died in 1953, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Ida's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ida's life.

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    The world Ida lived through

    1. 1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    2. 1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    3. 1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    4. 1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1929 · age 60 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1939 · age 70 — World War II began in Europe

    7. 1947 · age 78 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    Questions about Ida Carpenter

    When was Ida Carpenter born?

    Ida Carpenter was born in 1869.

    When did Ida Carpenter die?

    Ida Carpenter died in 1953.

    How old was Ida Carpenter at the time of death?

    Ida Carpenter was about 84 years old.

    Where is Ida Carpenter buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ida's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Ida Carpenter was born?

    In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.

    Who was president when Ida Carpenter died?

    In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

    What happened in the world the year Ida Carpenter was born?

    In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.

    What major events happened during Ida Carpenter's lifetime?

    During Ida's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29); the Titanic sank (1912, age 43); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 58); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70); the Korean War began (1950, age 81).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ida Carpenter?

    Federal censuses taken during Ida's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1869

    2. Death

      1953

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ida Carpenter (1869–1953)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ida-carpenter-1869-1953-eb812d6d/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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