Magdalena Elzinga (1891–1974)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1974
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- Names in Stone
When was Magdalena Elzinga born? 1891.
When did Magdalena Elzinga die? 1974.
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Magdalena Elzinga (1891–1974) was born in 1891, and died in 1974, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Magdalena's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Magdalena's life.
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The world Magdalena lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1908 · age 17 — Ford introduced the Model T
1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1937 · age 46 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1947 · age 56 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1957 · age 66 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1965 · age 74 — The Voting Rights Act was signed
Questions about Magdalena Elzinga
When was Magdalena Elzinga born?
Magdalena Elzinga was born in 1891.
When did Magdalena Elzinga die?
Magdalena Elzinga died in 1974.
How old was Magdalena Elzinga at the time of death?
Magdalena Elzinga was about 83 years old.
Where is Magdalena Elzinga buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Magdalena's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Magdalena Elzinga was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Magdalena was born.
Who was president when Magdalena Elzinga died?
In 1974, the U.S. presidents were Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
What generation was Magdalena Elzinga part of?
Born in 1891, Magdalena Elzinga was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Magdalena Elzinga's lifetime?
During Magdalena's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 21); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 38); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 53); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 64); the Voting Rights Act was signed (1965, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Magdalena Elzinga?
Federal censuses taken during Magdalena's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1891
Death
1974
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