Anna B Carpenter (1891–1989)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1891
    Died
    1989

    When was Anna B Carpenter born? 1891.

    When did Anna B Carpenter die? 1989.

    Life story

    Anna B Carpenter (1891–1989) was born in 1891, and died in 1989, at about age 98. A cemetery record documents Anna B's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anna B's life.

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    The world Anna B lived through

    1. 1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    4. 1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    5. 1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    6. 1957 · age 66 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    7. 1965 · age 74 — The Voting Rights Act was signed

    8. 1980 · age 89 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about Anna B Carpenter

    When was Anna B Carpenter born?

    Anna B Carpenter was born in 1891.

    When did Anna B Carpenter die?

    Anna B Carpenter died in 1989.

    How old was Anna B Carpenter at the time of death?

    Anna B Carpenter was about 98 years old.

    Where is Anna B Carpenter buried?

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

    Who was president when Anna B Carpenter was born?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Anna B was born.

    Who was president when Anna B Carpenter died?

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

    What generation was Anna B Carpenter part of?

    Born in 1891, Anna B Carpenter was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Anna B Carpenter's lifetime?

    During Anna B's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 23); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 59); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 72); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 89).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Anna B Carpenter?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1891

    2. Death

      1989

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Anna B Carpenter (1891–1989)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anna-b-carpenter-1891-1989-e4f61a92/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Died 1985

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