Riley “Coot” Crews (1898–1976)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1976
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- Names in Stone
When was Riley Crews born? 1898.
When did Riley Crews die? 1976.
Life story
Riley "Coot" Crews (1898–1976) was born in 1898, and died in 1976, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Riley's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Riley's life.
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The world Riley lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was Riley Crews born?
Riley Crews was born in 1898.
When did Riley Crews die?
Riley Crews died in 1976.
How old was Riley Crews at the time of death?
Riley Crews was about 78 years old.
Where is Riley Crews buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Riley's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Riley Crews was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Riley was born.
Who was president when Riley Crews died?
Gerald Ford was president of the United States when Riley died.
What generation was Riley Crews part of?
Born in 1898, Riley Crews was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Riley Crews was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Riley Crews's lifetime?
During Riley's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Riley Crews?
Federal censuses taken during Riley's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1898
Death
1976
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AncestryData, "Riley Crews (1898–1976)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/riley-crews-1898-1976-359fb490/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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