Luvenia Sears (1879–1946)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1879
    Died
    1946

    When was Luvenia Sears born? 1879.

    When did Luvenia Sears die? 1946.

    Life story

    Luvenia Sears (1879–1946) was born in 1879, and died in 1946, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Luvenia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Luvenia's life.

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    The world Luvenia lived through

    1. 1886 · age 7 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 21 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 29 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 38 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 48 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 56 — The Social Security Act was signed

    7. 1941 · age 62 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    Questions about Luvenia Sears

    When was Luvenia Sears born?

    Luvenia Sears was born in 1879.

    When did Luvenia Sears die?

    Luvenia Sears died in 1946.

    How old was Luvenia Sears at the time of death?

    Luvenia Sears was about 67 years old.

    Where is Luvenia Sears buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Luvenia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Luvenia Sears was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Luvenia was born.

    Who was president when Luvenia Sears died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Luvenia died.

    What major events happened during Luvenia Sears's lifetime?

    During Luvenia's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 7); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 24); World War I began (1914, age 35); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 48); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 58); World War II ended (1945, age 66).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Luvenia Sears?

    Federal censuses taken during Luvenia's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1879

    2. Death

      1946

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Luvenia Sears (1879–1946)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/luvenia-sears-1879-1946-a137aa39/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1838

    Died 1886

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