Fannie Butt (1870–1937)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1870
- Died
- 1937
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Fannie Butt born? 1870.
When did Fannie Butt die? 1937.
Life story
Fannie Butt (1870–1937) was born in 1870, and died in 1937, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Fannie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fannie's life.
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The world Fannie lived through
1871 · age 1 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 22 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 33 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 42 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 48 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 59 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 67 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about Fannie Butt
When was Fannie Butt born?
Fannie Butt was born in 1870.
When did Fannie Butt die?
Fannie Butt died in 1937.
How old was Fannie Butt at the time of death?
Fannie Butt was about 67 years old.
Where is Fannie Butt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Fannie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Fannie Butt was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Fannie was born.
Who was president when Fannie Butt died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Fannie died.
What major events happened during Fannie Butt's lifetime?
During Fannie's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 1); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 28); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 38); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 48); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Fannie Butt?
Federal censuses taken during Fannie's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1870
Death
1937
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AncestryData, "Fannie Butt (1870–1937)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/fannie-butt-1870-1937-b1be7926/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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