Ruth Allison (1921–1991)
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- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1991
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- Names in Stone
When was Ruth Allison born? 1921.
When did Ruth Allison die? 1991.
Life story
Ruth Allison (1921–1991) was born in 1921, and died in 1991, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Ruth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth's life.
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The world Ruth lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Ruth Allison
When was Ruth Allison born?
Ruth Allison was born in 1921.
When did Ruth Allison die?
Ruth Allison died in 1991.
How old was Ruth Allison at the time of death?
Ruth Allison was about 70 years old.
Where is Ruth Allison buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth Allison was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Ruth Allison died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Ruth died.
What generation was Ruth Allison part of?
Born in 1921, Ruth Allison was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ruth Allison's lifetime?
During Ruth's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Allison?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Death
1991
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