Ruby Farrell (1913–1987)
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- Born
- 1913
- Died
- 1987
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Ruby Farrell born? 1913.
When did Ruby Farrell die? 1987.
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Life story
Ruby Farrell (1913–1987) was born in 1913, and died in 1987, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Ruby's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruby's life.
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The world Ruby lived through
1914 · age 1 — World War I began
1927 · age 14 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 24 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 32 — World War II ended
1954 · age 41 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 49 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 56 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 67 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Ruby Farrell
When was Ruby Farrell born?
Ruby Farrell was born in 1913.
When did Ruby Farrell die?
Ruby Farrell died in 1987.
How old was Ruby Farrell at the time of death?
Ruby Farrell was about 74 years old.
Where is Ruby Farrell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruby's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruby Farrell was born?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
Who was president when Ruby Farrell died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ruby died.
What generation was Ruby Farrell part of?
Born in 1913, Ruby Farrell was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ruby Farrell's lifetime?
During Ruby's lifetime: World War I began (1914, age 1); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 16); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 28); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 40); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 49); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruby Farrell?
Federal censuses taken during Ruby's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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AncestryData, "Ruby Farrell (1913–1987)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ruby-farrell-1913-1987-8eed6c8f/, accessed 2026-11-12.
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