Magnus Mathews (1871–1953)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1953
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- Names in Stone
When was Magnus Mathews born? 1871.
When did Magnus Mathews die? 1953.
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Magnus Mathews (1871–1953) was born in 1871, and died in 1953, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Magnus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Magnus's life.
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The world Magnus lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 37 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 62 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 70 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 79 — The Korean War began
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When was Magnus Mathews born?
Magnus Mathews was born in 1871.
When did Magnus Mathews die?
Magnus Mathews died in 1953.
How old was Magnus Mathews at the time of death?
Magnus Mathews was about 82 years old.
Where is Magnus Mathews buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Magnus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Magnus Mathews was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Magnus was born.
Who was president when Magnus Mathews died?
In 1953, the U.S. presidents were Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What happened in the world the year Magnus Mathews was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Magnus Mathews's lifetime?
During Magnus's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 29); World War I began (1914, age 43); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 58); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 70); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Magnus Mathews?
Federal censuses taken during Magnus's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1953
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