George E. Austin (1869–1947)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was George E. Austin born? 1869.
When did George E. Austin die? 1947.
Life story
George E. Austin (1869–1947) was born in 1869, and died in 1947, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents George E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George E.'s life.
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The world George E. lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 23 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 37 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 60 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 70 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 78 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about George E. Austin
When was George E. Austin born?
George E. Austin was born in 1869.
When did George E. Austin die?
George E. Austin died in 1947.
How old was George E. Austin at the time of death?
George E. Austin was about 78 years old.
Where is George E. Austin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George E. Austin was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when George E. Austin died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when George E. died.
What happened in the world the year George E. Austin was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during George E. Austin's lifetime?
During George E.'s lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 29); the Titanic sank (1912, age 43); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 58); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include George E. Austin?
Federal censuses taken during George E.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1869
Death
1947
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