Margaret Aldridge (1854–1980)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1980
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- Names in Stone
When was Margaret Aldridge born? 1854.
When did Margaret Aldridge die? 1980.
Life story
Margaret Aldridge (1854–1980) was born in 1854, and died in 1980, at about age 126. A cemetery record documents Margaret's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Margaret's life.
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The world Margaret lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1939 · age 85 — World War II began in Europe
1953 · age 99 — The Korean War armistice was signed
1963 · age 109 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1976 · age 122 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Margaret Aldridge
When was Margaret Aldridge born?
Margaret Aldridge was born in 1854.
When did Margaret Aldridge die?
Margaret Aldridge died in 1980.
How old was Margaret Aldridge at the time of death?
Margaret Aldridge was about 126 years old.
Where is Margaret Aldridge buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Margaret's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Margaret Aldridge was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Margaret was born.
Who was president when Margaret Aldridge died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Margaret died.
What major events happened during Margaret Aldridge's lifetime?
During Margaret's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 85); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 101); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 120).
Which U.S. censuses would include Margaret Aldridge?
Federal censuses taken during Margaret's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Margaret Aldridge are on AncestryData?
2 people named Margaret Aldridge are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1854
Death
1980
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