Bertha Mcalister (1896–2003)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 2003
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- Names in Stone
When was Bertha Mcalister born? 1896.
When did Bertha Mcalister die? 2003.
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Bertha Mcalister (1896–2003) was born in 1896, and died in 2003, at about age 107. A cemetery record documents Bertha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bertha's life.
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1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 16 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 31 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 43 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 63 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 73 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 90 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
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When was Bertha Mcalister born?
Bertha Mcalister was born in 1896.
When did Bertha Mcalister die?
Bertha Mcalister died in 2003.
How old was Bertha Mcalister at the time of death?
Bertha Mcalister was about 107 years old.
Where is Bertha Mcalister buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bertha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bertha Mcalister was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Bertha was born.
Who was president when Bertha Mcalister died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Bertha died.
What generation was Bertha Mcalister part of?
Born in 1896, Bertha Mcalister was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Bertha Mcalister's lifetime?
During Bertha's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 21); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 41); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 57); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 68); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 90).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bertha Mcalister?
Federal censuses taken during Bertha's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1896
Death
2003
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