Eugene H. Mathews (1895–1984)

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    Born
    1895
    Died
    1984

    When was Eugene H. Mathews born? 1895.

    When did Eugene H. Mathews die? 1984.

    Life story

    Eugene H. Mathews (1895–1984) was born in 1895, and died in 1984, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents Eugene H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eugene H.'s life.

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    The world Eugene H. lived through

    1. 1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 17 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 44 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 64 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 74 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    Questions about Eugene H. Mathews

    When was Eugene H. Mathews born?

    Eugene H. Mathews was born in 1895.

    When did Eugene H. Mathews die?

    Eugene H. Mathews died in 1984.

    How old was Eugene H. Mathews at the time of death?

    Eugene H. Mathews was about 89 years old.

    Where is Eugene H. Mathews buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eugene H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Eugene H. Mathews was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Eugene H. was born.

    Who was president when Eugene H. Mathews died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Eugene H. died.

    What generation was Eugene H. Mathews part of?

    Born in 1895, Eugene H. Mathews was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Eugene H. Mathews's lifetime?

    During Eugene H.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Eugene H. Mathews?

    Federal censuses taken during Eugene H.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1895

    2. Death

      1984

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Eugene H. Mathews (1895–1984)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/eugene-h-mathews-1895-1984-e9144979/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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