Mildred Adams (1900–1974)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1900
    Died
    1974

    When was Mildred Adams born? 1900.

    When did Mildred Adams die? 1974.

    Life story

    Mildred Adams (1900–1974) was born in 1900, and died in 1974, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Mildred's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mildred's life.

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    The world Mildred lived through

    1. 1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    2. 1912 · age 12 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1920 · age 20 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    4. 1935 · age 35 — The Social Security Act was signed

    5. 1944 · age 44 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    6. 1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    7. 1959 · age 59 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    8. 1965 · age 65 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Mildred Adams

    When was Mildred Adams born?

    Mildred Adams was born in 1900.

    When did Mildred Adams die?

    Mildred Adams died in 1974.

    How old was Mildred Adams at the time of death?

    Mildred Adams was about 74 years old.

    Where is Mildred Adams buried?

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

    Who was president when Mildred Adams was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Mildred was born.

    Who was president when Mildred Adams died?

    In 1974, the U.S. presidents were Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.

    What generation was Mildred Adams part of?

    Born in 1900, Mildred Adams was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Mildred Adams was born?

    In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.

    What major events happened during Mildred Adams's lifetime?

    During Mildred's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 35); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 47); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 59); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 74).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Mildred Adams?

    Federal censuses taken during Mildred's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1900

    2. Death

      1974

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Mildred Adams (1900–1974)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mildred-adams-1900-1974-2972ad7f/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Names in Stone

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