Clara Hayes (1885–1968)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1968
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Clara Hayes born? 1885.
When did Clara Hayes die? 1968.
Life story
Clara Hayes (1885–1968) was born in 1885, and died in 1968, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Clara's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Clara's life.
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The world Clara lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 29 — World War I began
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 52 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 60 — World War II ended
1954 · age 69 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 77 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Clara Hayes
When was Clara Hayes born?
Clara Hayes was born in 1885.
When did Clara Hayes die?
Clara Hayes died in 1968.
How old was Clara Hayes at the time of death?
Clara Hayes was about 83 years old.
Where is Clara Hayes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Clara's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Clara Hayes was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Clara Hayes died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Clara died.
What generation was Clara Hayes part of?
Born in 1885, Clara Hayes was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Clara Hayes's lifetime?
During Clara's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 23); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 42); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 56); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 69); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Clara Hayes?
Federal censuses taken during Clara'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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1885
Death
1968
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AncestryData, "Clara Hayes (1885–1968)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/clara-hayes-1885-1968-e5c4df37/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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