Emma Holub (1886–1966)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1966
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Emma Holub born? 1886.
When did Emma Holub die? 1966.
Life story
Emma Holub (1886–1966) was born in 1886, and died in 1966, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Emma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emma's life.

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The world Emma lived through
1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 28 — World War I began
1927 · age 41 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 51 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 59 — World War II ended
1954 · age 68 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 76 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Emma Holub
When was Emma Holub born?
Emma Holub was born in 1886.
When did Emma Holub die?
Emma Holub died in 1966.
How old was Emma Holub at the time of death?
Emma Holub was about 80 years old.
Where is Emma Holub buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Emma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Emma Holub was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Emma was born.
Who was president when Emma Holub died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Emma died.
What generation was Emma Holub part of?
Born in 1886, Emma Holub was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Emma Holub was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during Emma Holub's lifetime?
During Emma's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 22); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 41); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 55); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 68); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Emma Holub?
Federal censuses taken during Emma'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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Birth
1886
Death
1966
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