Mary Harris (1906–1990)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1990
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Mary Harris born? 1906.
When did Mary Harris die? 1990.
Life story
Mary Harris (1906–1990) was born in 1906, and died in 1990, at about age 84. 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
1906 · age 0 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 12 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 29 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 39 — World War II ended
1955 · age 49 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 58 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1976 · age 70 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
Questions about Mary Harris
When was Mary Harris born?
Mary Harris was born in 1906.
When did Mary Harris die?
Mary Harris died in 1990.
How old was Mary Harris at the time of death?
Mary Harris was about 84 years old.
Where is Mary Harris 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 Harris was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Harris died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when Mary died.
What generation was Mary Harris part of?
Born in 1906, Mary Harris was part of the Greatest Generation.
What happened in the world the year Mary Harris was born?
In 1906, the San Francisco earthquake struck.
What major events happened during Mary Harris's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 0); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 14); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 33); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 47); President Kennedy was assassinated (1963, age 57); the United States celebrated its Bicentennial (1976, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Harris?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named Mary Harris are on AncestryData?
2 people named Mary Harris are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1906
Death
1990
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AncestryData, "Mary Harris (1906–1990)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-harris-1906-1990-bca885b4/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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