Herbert Parrish (1893–1969)

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    Born
    1893
    Died
    1969

    When was Herbert Parrish born? 1893.

    When did Herbert Parrish die? 1969.

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    Life story

    Herbert Parrish (1893–1969) was born in 1893, and died in 1969, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Herbert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Herbert's life.

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    The world Herbert lived through

    1. 1898 · age 5 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 15 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 25 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 40 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 48 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 57 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 64 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 71 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Herbert Parrish

    When was Herbert Parrish born?

    Herbert Parrish was born in 1893.

    When did Herbert Parrish die?

    Herbert Parrish died in 1969.

    How old was Herbert Parrish at the time of death?

    Herbert Parrish was about 76 years old.

    Where is Herbert Parrish buried?

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

    Who was president when Herbert Parrish was born?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when Herbert Parrish died?

    In 1969, the U.S. presidents were Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.

    What generation was Herbert Parrish part of?

    Born in 1893, Herbert Parrish was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Herbert Parrish's lifetime?

    During Herbert's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 5); World War I began (1914, age 21); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 40); World War II ended (1945, age 52); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 64); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Herbert Parrish?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1893

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1969

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Herbert Parrish (1893–1969)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/herbert-parrish-1893-1969-e23b2640/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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