Martha Scott (1901–1969)
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- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1969
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Martha Scott born? 1901.
When did Martha Scott die? 1969.
Life story
Martha Scott (1901–1969) was born in 1901, and died in 1969, at about age 68. 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
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 44 — World War II ended
1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 61 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 68 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Martha Scott
When was Martha Scott born?
Martha Scott was born in 1901.
When did Martha Scott die?
Martha Scott died in 1969.
How old was Martha Scott at the time of death?
Martha Scott was about 68 years old.
Where is Martha Scott 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 Scott was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when Martha Scott died?
In 1969, the U.S. presidents were Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.
What generation was Martha Scott part of?
Born in 1901, Martha Scott was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Martha Scott's lifetime?
During Martha's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 32); Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day (1944, age 43); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 53); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Martha Scott?
Federal censuses taken during Martha's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1901
Death
1969
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AncestryData, "Martha Scott (1901–1969)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/martha-scott-1901-1969-5af9f40f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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