Mary Cathey (1896–1985)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1985
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Mary Cathey born? 1896.
When did Mary Cathey die? 1985.
Life story
Mary Cathey (1896–1985) was born in 1896, and died in 1985, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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The world Mary lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 16 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 31 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 43 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 63 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 73 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Mary Cathey
When was Mary Cathey born?
Mary Cathey was born in 1896.
When did Mary Cathey die?
Mary Cathey died in 1985.
How old was Mary Cathey at the time of death?
Mary Cathey was about 89 years old.
Where is Mary Cathey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Cathey was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Cathey died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Mary died.
What generation was Mary Cathey part of?
Born in 1896, Mary Cathey was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Mary Cathey's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); World War I began (1914, age 18); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 37); World War II ended (1945, age 49); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 61); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Cathey?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1896
Death
1985
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AncestryData, "Mary Cathey (1896–1985)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-cathey-1896-1985-deddcc0c/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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