Ruth Reed (1899–1984)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1984
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ruth Reed born? 1899.
When did Ruth Reed die? 1984.
Life story
Ruth Reed (1899–1984) was born in 1899, and died in 1984, at about age 85. 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
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Ruth Reed
When was Ruth Reed born?
Ruth Reed was born in 1899.
When did Ruth Reed die?
Ruth Reed died in 1984.
How old was Ruth Reed at the time of death?
Ruth Reed was about 85 years old.
Where is Ruth Reed 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 Reed was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Ruth was born.
Who was president when Ruth Reed died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ruth died.
What generation was Ruth Reed part of?
Born in 1899, Ruth Reed was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ruth Reed's lifetime?
During Ruth's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Reed?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1899
Death
1984
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AncestryData, "Ruth Reed (1899–1984)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ruth-reed-1899-1984-b9f6940a/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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