Lilian Wright (1883–1964)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1964
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Lilian Wright born? 1883.
When did Lilian Wright die? 1964.
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Life story
Lilian Wright (1883–1964) was born in 1883, and died in 1964, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Lilian's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lilian's life.
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The world Lilian lived through
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 20 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 31 — World War I began
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 54 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1954 · age 71 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 79 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Lilian Wright
When was Lilian Wright born?
Lilian Wright was born in 1883.
When did Lilian Wright die?
Lilian Wright died in 1964.
How old was Lilian Wright at the time of death?
Lilian Wright was about 81 years old.
Where is Lilian Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lilian's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lilian Wright was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Lilian was born.
Who was president when Lilian Wright died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Lilian died.
What generation was Lilian Wright part of?
Born in 1883, Lilian Wright was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Lilian Wright's lifetime?
During Lilian's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 58); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 71); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lilian Wright?
Federal censuses taken during Lilian'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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