Margaret Compton Moore (1884–1942)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1942
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Margaret Compton Moore born? 1884.
When did Margaret Compton Moore die? 1942.
Life story
Margaret Compton Moore (1884–1942) was born in 1884, and died in 1942, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Margaret Compton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Margaret Compton's life.
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The world Margaret Compton lived through
1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 16 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 24 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 33 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 43 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 51 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 57 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Margaret Compton Moore
When was Margaret Compton Moore born?
Margaret Compton Moore was born in 1884.
When did Margaret Compton Moore die?
Margaret Compton Moore died in 1942.
How old was Margaret Compton Moore at the time of death?
Margaret Compton Moore was about 58 years old.
Where is Margaret Compton Moore buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Margaret Compton's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Margaret Compton Moore was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Margaret Compton was born.
Who was president when Margaret Compton Moore died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Margaret Compton died.
What generation was Margaret Compton Moore part of?
Born in 1884, Margaret Compton Moore was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Margaret Compton Moore's lifetime?
During Margaret Compton's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 19); World War I began (1914, age 30); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 43); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include Margaret Compton Moore?
Federal censuses taken during Margaret Compton's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1884
Death
1942
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AncestryData, "Margaret Compton Moore (1884–1942)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/margaret-compton-moore-1884-1942-cc26318e/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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