Winifred Mebus (1898–1989)

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    Born
    1898
    Died
    1989

    When was Winifred Mebus born? 1898.

    When did Winifred Mebus die? 1989.

    Life story

    Winifred Mebus (1898–1989) was born in 1898, and died in 1989, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Winifred's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Winifred's life.

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    The world Winifred lived through

    1. 1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    8. 1986 · age 88 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    Questions about Winifred Mebus

    When was Winifred Mebus born?

    Winifred Mebus was born in 1898.

    When did Winifred Mebus die?

    Winifred Mebus died in 1989.

    How old was Winifred Mebus at the time of death?

    Winifred Mebus was about 91 years old.

    Where is Winifred Mebus buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Winifred's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Winifred Mebus was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Winifred was born.

    Who was president when Winifred Mebus died?

    In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.

    What generation was Winifred Mebus part of?

    Born in 1898, Winifred Mebus was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Winifred Mebus was born?

    In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.

    What major events happened during Winifred Mebus's lifetime?

    During Winifred's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 19); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 39); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 55); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 66); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 88).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Winifred Mebus?

    Federal censuses taken during Winifred's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1898

    2. Death

      1989

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Winifred Mebus (1898–1989)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/winifred-mebus-1898-1989-6af75672/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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