Mary Wilkinson (1896–1962)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1962
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Mary Wilkinson born? 1896.
When did Mary Wilkinson die? 1962.
Life story
Mary Wilkinson (1896–1962) was born in 1896, and died in 1962, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Mary’s records
The world Mary lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about Mary Wilkinson
When was Mary Wilkinson born?
Mary Wilkinson was born in 1896.
When did Mary Wilkinson die?
Mary Wilkinson died in 1962.
How old was Mary Wilkinson at the time of death?
Mary Wilkinson was about 66 years old.
Where is Mary Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Wilkinson died?
John F. Kennedy was president of the United States when Mary died.
What generation was Mary Wilkinson part of?
Born in 1896, Mary Wilkinson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Mary Wilkinson's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Wilkinson?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1896
Death
1962
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Wilkinson family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Mary Wilkinson (1896–1962)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-wilkinson-1896-1962-ebe1d43e/, accessed 2026-11-13.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-wilkinson-1896-1962-ebe1d43e/
Sources
Other Mary Wilkinson records
Born 1902
Died 1979
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.