Ada E. Riley Crowell (1898–1983)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1898
    Died
    1983

    When was Ada E. Riley Crowell born? 1898.

    When did Ada E. Riley Crowell die? 1983.

    Life story

    Ada E. Riley Crowell (1898–1983) was born in 1898, and died in 1983, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Ada E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ada E.'s life.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    The world Ada E. 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

    Questions about Ada E. Riley Crowell

    When was Ada E. Riley Crowell born?

    Ada E. Riley Crowell was born in 1898.

    When did Ada E. Riley Crowell die?

    Ada E. Riley Crowell died in 1983.

    How old was Ada E. Riley Crowell at the time of death?

    Ada E. Riley Crowell was about 85 years old.

    Where is Ada E. Riley Crowell buried?

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

    Who was president when Ada E. Riley Crowell was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Ada E. was born.

    Who was president when Ada E. Riley Crowell died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ada E. died.

    What generation was Ada E. Riley Crowell part of?

    Born in 1898, Ada E. Riley Crowell was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Ada E. Riley Crowell was born?

    In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.

    What major events happened during Ada E. Riley Crowell's lifetime?

    During Ada E.'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 Ada E. Riley Crowell?

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

    Census years to search

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1898

    2. Death

      1983

    3. Burial

    Add details

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Add a name
    Link to an AncestryData record (optional)

    Enter a last name to search public records.

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Is this information correct?

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    Cite this record

    AncestryData, "Ada E. Riley Crowell (1898–1983)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ada-e-riley-crowell-1898-1983-af1fcab3/, accessed 2026-11-14.

    https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ada-e-riley-crowell-1898-1983-af1fcab3/

    Sources

    Names in Stone

    Cemetery record from Names in Stone

    View the grave on Names in Stone

    Other Ada E. Riley Crowell records

    No other records are listed for this name.

    Browse Riley Crowell family records
    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    AncestryDNA® with Traits

    Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.