Mary Rutherford (1847–1937)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1937
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Mary Rutherford born? 1847.
When did Mary Rutherford die? 1937.
Life story
Mary Rutherford (1847–1937) was born in 1847, and died in 1937, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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The world Mary lived through
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1867 · age 20 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 39 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 67 — World War I began
1927 · age 80 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 90 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
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When was Mary Rutherford born?
Mary Rutherford was born in 1847.
When did Mary Rutherford die?
Mary Rutherford died in 1937.
How old was Mary Rutherford at the time of death?
Mary Rutherford was about 90 years old.
Where is Mary Rutherford buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Rutherford was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Rutherford died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Mary died.
What major events happened during Mary Rutherford's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 22); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 51); the Titanic sank (1912, age 65); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Rutherford?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1847
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "Mary Rutherford (1847–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-rutherford-1847-1937-1c627648/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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