Marie Martin (1889–1988)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1988
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Marie Martin born? 1889.
When did Marie Martin die? 1988.
Life story
Marie Martin (1889–1988) was born in 1889, and died in 1988, at about age 99. A cemetery record documents Marie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Marie's life.

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The world Marie lived through
1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 19 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 31 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 48 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 58 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 68 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 76 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 91 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Marie Martin
When was Marie Martin born?
Marie Martin was born in 1889.
When did Marie Martin die?
Marie Martin died in 1988.
How old was Marie Martin at the time of death?
Marie Martin was about 99 years old.
Where is Marie Martin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Marie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Marie Martin was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when Marie Martin died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Marie died.
What generation was Marie Martin part of?
Born in 1889, Marie Martin was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Marie Martin's lifetime?
During Marie's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 25); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 61); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 74); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include Marie Martin?
Federal censuses taken during Marie'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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Birth
1889
Death
1988
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