Margarette Scott (1849–1924)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1849
    Died
    1924

    When was Margarette Scott born? 1849.

    When did Margarette Scott die? 1924.

    Life story

    Margarette Scott (1849–1924) was born in 1849, and died in 1924, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Margarette's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Margarette's life.

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    The world Margarette lived through

    1. 1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 49 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 65 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 71 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Margarette Scott

    When was Margarette Scott born?

    Margarette Scott was born in 1849.

    When did Margarette Scott die?

    Margarette Scott died in 1924.

    How old was Margarette Scott at the time of death?

    Margarette Scott was about 75 years old.

    Where is Margarette Scott buried?

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

    Who was president when Margarette Scott was born?

    In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.

    Who was president when Margarette Scott died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Margarette died.

    What major events happened during Margarette Scott's lifetime?

    During Margarette's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 57); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 68).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Margarette Scott?

    Federal censuses taken during Margarette's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1849

    2. Death

      1924

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Margarette Scott (1849–1924)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/margarette-scott-1849-1924-f27e43dc/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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