Anton Kovach (1869–1950)

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    Born
    1869
    Died
    1950

    When was Anton Kovach born? 1869.

    When did Anton Kovach die? 1950.

    Life story

    Anton Kovach (1869–1950) was born in 1869, and died in 1950, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Anton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anton's life.

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    The world Anton lived through

    1. 1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    2. 1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    3. 1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    4. 1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1929 · age 60 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1939 · age 70 — World War II began in Europe

    7. 1947 · age 78 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    Questions about Anton Kovach

    When was Anton Kovach born?

    Anton Kovach was born in 1869.

    When did Anton Kovach die?

    Anton Kovach died in 1950.

    How old was Anton Kovach at the time of death?

    Anton Kovach was about 81 years old.

    Where is Anton Kovach buried?

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

    Who was president when Anton Kovach was born?

    In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.

    Who was president when Anton Kovach died?

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

    What happened in the world the year Anton Kovach was born?

    In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.

    What major events happened during Anton Kovach's lifetime?

    During Anton's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29); the Titanic sank (1912, age 43); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 58); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70); the Korean War began (1950, age 81).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Anton Kovach?

    Federal censuses taken during Anton's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1869

    2. Death

      1950

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Anton Kovach (1869–1950)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anton-kovach-1869-1950-87c97049/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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