Margaret Young (1884–1944)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1944
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Margaret Young born? 1884.
When did Margaret Young die? 1944.
Life story
Margaret Young (1884–1944) was born in 1884, and died in 1944, at about age 60. 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
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 Young
When was Margaret Young born?
Margaret Young was born in 1884.
When did Margaret Young die?
Margaret Young died in 1944.
How old was Margaret Young at the time of death?
Margaret Young was about 60 years old.
Where is Margaret Young 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 Young was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Margaret was born.
Who was president when Margaret Young died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Margaret died.
What generation was Margaret Young part of?
Born in 1884, Margaret Young was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Margaret Young's lifetime?
During Margaret'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 Young?
Federal censuses taken during Margaret'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
1944
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