Eben Sweatt (1891–1994)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1994
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Eben Sweatt born? 1891.
When did Eben Sweatt die? 1994.
Life story
Eben Sweatt (1891–1994) was born in 1891, and died in 1994, at about age 103. A cemetery record documents Eben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eben's life.
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The world Eben lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 66 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 74 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 89 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Eben Sweatt
When was Eben Sweatt born?
Eben Sweatt was born in 1891.
When did Eben Sweatt die?
Eben Sweatt died in 1994.
How old was Eben Sweatt at the time of death?
Eben Sweatt was about 103 years old.
Where is Eben Sweatt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eben Sweatt was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Eben was born.
Who was president when Eben Sweatt died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Eben died.
What generation was Eben Sweatt part of?
Born in 1891, Eben Sweatt was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Eben Sweatt's lifetime?
During Eben's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 23); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 44); the Korean War began (1950, age 59); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 72); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eben Sweatt?
Federal censuses taken during Eben's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1891
Death
1994
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