Minnie Stokes (1867–1939)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1939
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Minnie Stokes born? 1867.
When did Minnie Stokes die? 1939.
Life story
Minnie Stokes (1867–1939) was born in 1867, and died in 1939, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Minnie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Minnie's life.
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The world Minnie lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 9 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 31 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 39 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
1920 · age 53 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 66 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 72 — World War II began in Europe
Questions about Minnie Stokes
When was Minnie Stokes born?
Minnie Stokes was born in 1867.
When did Minnie Stokes die?
Minnie Stokes died in 1939.
How old was Minnie Stokes at the time of death?
Minnie Stokes was about 72 years old.
Where is Minnie Stokes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Minnie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Minnie Stokes was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Minnie was born.
Who was president when Minnie Stokes died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Minnie died.
What happened in the world the year Minnie Stokes was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Minnie Stokes's lifetime?
During Minnie's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 19); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 36); World War I began (1914, age 47); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 60); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Minnie Stokes?
Federal censuses taken during Minnie's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1867
Death
1939
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AncestryData, "Minnie Stokes (1867–1939)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/minnie-stokes-1867-1939-58875068/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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