Margaret Ashcraft (1918–2007)
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- Born
- 1918
- Died
- 2007
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- Names in Stone
When was Margaret Ashcraft born? 1918.
When did Margaret Ashcraft die? 2007.
Life story
Margaret Ashcraft (1918–2007) was born in 1918, and died in 2007, at about age 89. 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
1918 · age 0 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 17 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 27 — World War II ended
1955 · age 37 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 46 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 58 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1995 · age 77 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Margaret Ashcraft
When was Margaret Ashcraft born?
Margaret Ashcraft was born in 1918.
When did Margaret Ashcraft die?
Margaret Ashcraft died in 2007.
How old was Margaret Ashcraft at the time of death?
Margaret Ashcraft was about 89 years old.
Where is Margaret Ashcraft 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 Ashcraft was born?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Margaret was born.
Who was president when Margaret Ashcraft died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Margaret died.
What generation was Margaret Ashcraft part of?
Born in 1918, Margaret Ashcraft was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Margaret Ashcraft was born?
In 1918, World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world.
What major events happened during Margaret Ashcraft's lifetime?
During Margaret's lifetime: World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 0); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 19); the Korean War began (1950, age 32); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 44); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 57); the Oklahoma City bombing took place (1995, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Margaret Ashcraft?
Federal censuses taken during Margaret's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1918
Death
2007
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