Albert Barton (1879–1947)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1879
    Died
    1947

    When was Albert Barton born? 1879.

    When did Albert Barton die? 1947.

    Life story

    Albert Barton (1879–1947) was born in 1879, and died in 1947, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Albert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Albert's life.

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    The world Albert lived through

    1. 1886 · age 7 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 21 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 29 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 38 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 48 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 56 — The Social Security Act was signed

    7. 1941 · age 62 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    8. 1947 · age 68 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    Questions about Albert Barton

    When was Albert Barton born?

    Albert Barton was born in 1879.

    When did Albert Barton die?

    Albert Barton died in 1947.

    How old was Albert Barton at the time of death?

    Albert Barton was about 68 years old.

    Where is Albert Barton buried?

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

    Who was president when Albert Barton was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Albert was born.

    Who was president when Albert Barton died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Albert died.

    What major events happened during Albert Barton's lifetime?

    During Albert's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 7); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 24); World War I began (1914, age 35); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 48); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 58); World War II ended (1945, age 66).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Albert Barton?

    Federal censuses taken during Albert's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1879

    2. Death

      1947

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Albert Barton (1879–1947)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/albert-barton-1879-1947-97468058/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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