Ethel Barrett (1900–1983)
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- Born
- 1900
- Died
- 1983
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- Names in Stone
When was Ethel Barrett born? 1900.
When did Ethel Barrett die? 1983.
Life story
Ethel Barrett (1900–1983) was born in 1900, and died in 1983, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Ethel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ethel's life.
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The world Ethel lived through
1900 · age 0 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 14 — World War I began
1929 · age 29 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 41 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 53 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 62 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 74 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Ethel Barrett
When was Ethel Barrett born?
Ethel Barrett was born in 1900.
When did Ethel Barrett die?
Ethel Barrett died in 1983.
How old was Ethel Barrett at the time of death?
Ethel Barrett was about 83 years old.
Where is Ethel Barrett buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ethel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ethel Barrett was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Ethel was born.
Who was president when Ethel Barrett died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ethel died.
What generation was Ethel Barrett part of?
Born in 1900, Ethel Barrett was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Ethel Barrett was born?
In 1900, the Galveston hurricane struck Texas.
What major events happened during Ethel Barrett's lifetime?
During Ethel's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 0); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 17); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 35); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 47); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 59); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ethel Barrett?
Federal censuses taken during Ethel's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1900
Death
1983
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AncestryData, "Ethel Barrett (1900–1983)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ethel-barrett-1900-1983-737613da/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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