Clara E. Geiger (1898–1989)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1898
    Died
    1989

    When was Clara E. Geiger born? 1898.

    When did Clara E. Geiger die? 1989.

    Life story

    Clara E. Geiger (1898–1989) was born in 1898, and died in 1989, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Clara E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Clara E.'s life.

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    The world Clara E. lived through

    1. 1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 14 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 29 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 41 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 61 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 71 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    8. 1986 · age 88 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    Questions about Clara E. Geiger

    When was Clara E. Geiger born?

    Clara E. Geiger was born in 1898.

    When did Clara E. Geiger die?

    Clara E. Geiger died in 1989.

    How old was Clara E. Geiger at the time of death?

    Clara E. Geiger was about 91 years old.

    Where is Clara E. Geiger buried?

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

    Who was president when Clara E. Geiger was born?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Clara E. was born.

    Who was president when Clara E. Geiger died?

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

    What generation was Clara E. Geiger part of?

    Born in 1898, Clara E. Geiger was part of the Lost Generation.

    What happened in the world the year Clara E. Geiger was born?

    In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.

    What major events happened during Clara E. Geiger's lifetime?

    During Clara E.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 19); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 39); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 55); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 66); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 88).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Clara E. Geiger?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1898

    2. Death

      1989

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Clara E. Geiger (1898–1989)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/clara-e-geiger-1898-1989-3edeb8a5/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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