George P. Tarr (1892–1952)
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- Born
- 1892
- Died
- 1952
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George P. Tarr born? 1892.
When did George P. Tarr die? 1952.
Life story
George P. Tarr (1892–1952) was born in 1892, and died in 1952, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents George P.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George P.'s life.
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The world George P. lived through
1892 · age 0 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 11 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 20 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 26 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 37 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 45 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 52 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
1950 · age 58 — The Korean War began
Questions about George P. Tarr
When was George P. Tarr born?
George P. Tarr was born in 1892.
When did George P. Tarr die?
George P. Tarr died in 1952.
How old was George P. Tarr at the time of death?
George P. Tarr was about 60 years old.
Where is George P. Tarr buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George P.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George P. Tarr was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when George P. was born.
Who was president when George P. Tarr died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when George P. died.
What generation was George P. Tarr part of?
Born in 1892, George P. Tarr was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year George P. Tarr was born?
In 1892, Ellis Island opened to immigrants.
What major events happened during George P. Tarr's lifetime?
During George P.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 0); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 14); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 25); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 37); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 47); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include George P. Tarr?
Federal censuses taken during George P.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1892
Death
1952
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AncestryData, "George P. Tarr (1892–1952)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-p-tarr-1892-1952-05030721/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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