Edith M. Carter (1890–1977)
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- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1977
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- Names in Stone
When was Edith M. Carter born? 1890.
When did Edith M. Carter die? 1977.
Life story
Edith M. Carter (1890–1977) was born in 1890, and died in 1977, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Edith M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edith M.'s life.
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The world Edith M. lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 18 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 47 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 57 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 67 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 75 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
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When was Edith M. Carter born?
Edith M. Carter was born in 1890.
When did Edith M. Carter die?
Edith M. Carter died in 1977.
How old was Edith M. Carter at the time of death?
Edith M. Carter was about 87 years old.
Where is Edith M. Carter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edith M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edith M. Carter was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Edith M. was born.
Who was president when Edith M. Carter died?
In 1977, the U.S. presidents were Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter.
What generation was Edith M. Carter part of?
Born in 1890, Edith M. Carter was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Edith M. Carter's lifetime?
During Edith M.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 54); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 65); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edith M. Carter?
Federal censuses taken during Edith M.'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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1890
Death
1977
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