Jane Tostevin (1899–1985)
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- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1985
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- Names in Stone
When was Jane Tostevin born? 1899.
When did Jane Tostevin die? 1985.
Life story
Jane Tostevin (1899–1985) was born in 1899, and died in 1985, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Jane's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jane's life.
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The world Jane lived through
1900 · age 1 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1914 · age 15 — World War I began
1929 · age 30 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1941 · age 42 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1953 · age 54 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1962 · age 63 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1974 · age 75 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about Jane Tostevin
When was Jane Tostevin born?
Jane Tostevin was born in 1899.
When did Jane Tostevin die?
Jane Tostevin died in 1985.
How old was Jane Tostevin at the time of death?
Jane Tostevin was about 86 years old.
Where is Jane Tostevin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jane's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jane Tostevin was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Jane was born.
Who was president when Jane Tostevin died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Jane died.
What generation was Jane Tostevin part of?
Born in 1899, Jane Tostevin was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Jane Tostevin's lifetime?
During Jane's lifetime: the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 18); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 36); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 48); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 60); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jane Tostevin?
Federal censuses taken during Jane's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1899
Death
1985
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