Amy Sutherland (1911–1977)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1911
    Died
    1977

    When was Amy Sutherland born? 1911.

    When did Amy Sutherland die? 1977.

    Life story

    Amy Sutherland (1911–1977) was born in 1911, and died in 1977, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Amy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Amy's life.

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    The world Amy lived through

    1. 1912 · age 1 — The Titanic sank

    2. 1920 · age 9 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    3. 1935 · age 24 — The Social Security Act was signed

    4. 1944 · age 33 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    5. 1953 · age 42 — The Korean War armistice was signed

    6. 1959 · age 48 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1965 · age 54 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    8. 1976 · age 65 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial

    Questions about Amy Sutherland

    When was Amy Sutherland born?

    Amy Sutherland was born in 1911.

    When did Amy Sutherland die?

    Amy Sutherland died in 1977.

    How old was Amy Sutherland at the time of death?

    Amy Sutherland was about 66 years old.

    Where is Amy Sutherland buried?

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

    Who was president when Amy Sutherland was born?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Amy was born.

    Who was president when Amy Sutherland died?

    In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.

    What generation was Amy Sutherland part of?

    Born in 1911, Amy Sutherland was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Amy Sutherland's lifetime?

    During Amy's lifetime: the Titanic sank (1912, age 1); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 16); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 28); the Korean War began (1950, age 39); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 48); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 58).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Amy Sutherland?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1911

    2. Death

      1977

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Amy Sutherland (1911–1977)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/amy-sutherland-1911-1977-cb2d25ba/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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