Hildreth Upton (1923–1986)

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    Born
    1923
    Died
    1986

    When was Hildreth Upton born? 1923.

    When did Hildreth Upton die? 1986.

    Life story

    Hildreth Upton (1923–1986) was born in 1923, and died in 1986, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Hildreth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hildreth's life.

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    The world Hildreth lived through

    1. 1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 14 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 22 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 39 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 46 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 57 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about Hildreth Upton

    When was Hildreth Upton born?

    Hildreth Upton was born in 1923.

    When did Hildreth Upton die?

    Hildreth Upton died in 1986.

    How old was Hildreth Upton at the time of death?

    Hildreth Upton was about 63 years old.

    Where is Hildreth Upton buried?

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

    Who was president when Hildreth Upton was born?

    In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.

    Who was president when Hildreth Upton died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Hildreth died.

    What generation was Hildreth Upton part of?

    Born in 1923, Hildreth Upton was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during Hildreth Upton's lifetime?

    During Hildreth's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 16); the Korean War began (1950, age 27); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 36); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hildreth Upton?

    Federal censuses taken during Hildreth's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1923

    2. Death

      1986

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Hildreth Upton (1923–1986)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hildreth-upton-1923-1986-851d97ef/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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