Hugh M Steele (1899–1918)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1918
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Hugh M Steele born? 1899.
When did Hugh M Steele die? 1918.
Life story
Hugh M Steele (1899–1918) was born in 1899, and died in 1918, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents Hugh M's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hugh M's life.

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The world Hugh M lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 4 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 7 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 9 — Ford introduced the Model T
1912 · age 13 — The Titanic sank
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1917 · age 18 — The United States entered World War I
1918 · age 19 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Hugh M Steele
When was Hugh M Steele born?
Hugh M Steele was born in 1899.
When did Hugh M Steele die?
Hugh M Steele died in 1918.
How old was Hugh M Steele at the time of death?
Hugh M Steele was about 19 years old.
Where is Hugh M Steele buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hugh M's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hugh M Steele was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Hugh M was born.
Who was president when Hugh M Steele died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Hugh M died.
What generation was Hugh M Steele part of?
Born in 1899, Hugh M Steele was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Hugh M Steele's lifetime?
During Hugh M's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 7); the Titanic sank (1912, age 13); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hugh M Steele?
Federal censuses taken during Hugh M's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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1899
Death
1918
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