Hilda Gustafson (1869–1935)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1935
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Hilda Gustafson born? 1869.
When did Hilda Gustafson die? 1935.
Life story
Hilda Gustafson (1869–1935) was born in 1869, and died in 1935, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Hilda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hilda's life.

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The world Hilda lived through
1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 17 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 31 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 39 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 48 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 58 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 66 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about Hilda Gustafson
When was Hilda Gustafson born?
Hilda Gustafson was born in 1869.
When did Hilda Gustafson die?
Hilda Gustafson died in 1935.
How old was Hilda Gustafson at the time of death?
Hilda Gustafson was about 66 years old.
Where is Hilda Gustafson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hilda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hilda Gustafson was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when Hilda Gustafson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Hilda died.
What happened in the world the year Hilda Gustafson was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during Hilda Gustafson's lifetime?
During Hilda's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 23); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 37); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 48); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hilda Gustafson?
Federal censuses taken during Hilda'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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1869
Death
1935
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