Martha Roberts (1867–1957)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1957
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Martha Roberts born? 1867.
When did Martha Roberts die? 1957.
Life story
Martha Roberts (1867–1957) was born in 1867, and died in 1957, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Martha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Martha's life.
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The world Martha lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 19 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 36 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
1927 · age 60 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 70 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 78 — World War II ended
1954 · age 87 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
Questions about Martha Roberts
When was Martha Roberts born?
Martha Roberts was born in 1867.
When did Martha Roberts die?
Martha Roberts died in 1957.
How old was Martha Roberts at the time of death?
Martha Roberts was about 90 years old.
Where is Martha Roberts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Martha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Martha Roberts was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Martha was born.
Who was president when Martha Roberts died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Martha died.
What happened in the world the year Martha Roberts was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Martha Roberts's lifetime?
During Martha's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 31); World War I began (1914, age 47); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 66); World War II ended (1945, age 78); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 90).
Which U.S. censuses would include Martha Roberts?
Federal censuses taken during Martha's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1867
Death
1957
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