Etta Paynter (1885–1907)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1907
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- Names in Stone
When was Etta Paynter born? 1885.
When did Etta Paynter die? 1907.
Life story
Etta Paynter (1885–1907) was born in 1885, and died in 1907, at about age 22. A cemetery record documents Etta's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Etta's life.
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1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 7 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 13 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 15 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 21 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Etta Paynter
When was Etta Paynter born?
Etta Paynter was born in 1885.
When did Etta Paynter die?
Etta Paynter died in 1907.
How old was Etta Paynter at the time of death?
Etta Paynter was about 22 years old.
Where is Etta Paynter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Etta's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Etta Paynter was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Etta Paynter died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Etta died.
What generation was Etta Paynter part of?
Born in 1885, Etta Paynter was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Etta Paynter's lifetime?
During Etta's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 7); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 13); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 15); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 18); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 21).
Which U.S. censuses would include Etta Paynter?
Federal censuses taken during Etta's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1885
Death
1907
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