Julia Sears (1889–1990)
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- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1990
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Julia Sears born? 1889.
When did Julia Sears die? 1990.
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Life story
Julia Sears (1889–1990) was born in 1889, and died in 1990, at about age 101. A cemetery record documents Julia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Julia's life.
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The world Julia lived through
1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 19 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 31 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 48 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 58 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 68 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 76 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
1980 · age 91 — Mount St. Helens erupted
Questions about Julia Sears
When was Julia Sears born?
Julia Sears was born in 1889.
When did Julia Sears die?
Julia Sears died in 1990.
How old was Julia Sears at the time of death?
Julia Sears was about 101 years old.
Where is Julia Sears buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Julia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Julia Sears was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when Julia Sears died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Julia died.
What generation was Julia Sears part of?
Born in 1889, Julia Sears was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Julia Sears's lifetime?
During Julia's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 25); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 46); the Korean War began (1950, age 61); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 74); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include Julia Sears?
Federal censuses taken during Julia's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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AncestryData, "Julia Sears (1889–1990)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/julia-sears-1889-1990-e1f5051f/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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