Ida Steffens (1897–1990)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1990
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- Names in Stone
When was Ida Steffens born? 1897.
When did Ida Steffens die? 1990.
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Ida Steffens (1897–1990) was born in 1897, and died in 1990, at about age 93. A cemetery record documents Ida's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ida's life.
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The world Ida lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
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When was Ida Steffens born?
Ida Steffens was born in 1897.
When did Ida Steffens die?
Ida Steffens died in 1990.
How old was Ida Steffens at the time of death?
Ida Steffens was about 93 years old.
Where is Ida Steffens buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ida's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ida Steffens was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Ida Steffens died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Ida died.
What generation was Ida Steffens part of?
Born in 1897, Ida Steffens was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ida Steffens's lifetime?
During Ida's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 20); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 40); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 56); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 67); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ida Steffens?
Federal censuses taken during Ida's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
1990
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