Anton Schilling (1885–1960)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1885
    Died
    1960

    When was Anton Schilling born? 1885.

    When did Anton Schilling die? 1960.

    Life story

    Anton Schilling (1885–1960) was born in 1885, and died in 1960, at about age 75. 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. 1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1914 · age 29 — World War I began

    4. 1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    5. 1937 · age 52 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    6. 1945 · age 60 — World War II ended

    7. 1954 · age 69 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    Questions about Anton Schilling

    When was Anton Schilling born?

    Anton Schilling was born in 1885.

    When did Anton Schilling die?

    Anton Schilling died in 1960.

    How old was Anton Schilling at the time of death?

    Anton Schilling was about 75 years old.

    Where is Anton Schilling 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 Schilling was born?

    In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when Anton Schilling died?

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Anton died.

    What generation was Anton Schilling part of?

    Born in 1885, Anton Schilling was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Anton Schilling's lifetime?

    During Anton's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 21); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 33); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 50); World War II ended (1945, age 60); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 70).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Anton Schilling?

    Federal censuses taken during Anton's lifetime and now public: 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

      1885

    2. Death

      1960

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Anton Schilling (1885–1960)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anton-schilling-1885-1960-22bb6a00/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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