Matt Lakes (1885–1957)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1957
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Matt Lakes born? 1885.
When did Matt Lakes die? 1957.
Life story
Matt Lakes (1885–1957) was born in 1885, and died in 1957, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Matt's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matt's life.
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1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 29 — World War I began
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 52 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 60 — World War II ended
1954 · age 69 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
Questions about Matt Lakes
When was Matt Lakes born?
Matt Lakes was born in 1885.
When did Matt Lakes die?
Matt Lakes died in 1957.
How old was Matt Lakes at the time of death?
Matt Lakes was about 72 years old.
Where is Matt Lakes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matt's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Matt Lakes was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Matt Lakes died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Matt died.
What generation was Matt Lakes part of?
Born in 1885, Matt Lakes was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Matt Lakes's lifetime?
During Matt's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 21); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 33); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 50); World War II ended (1945, age 60); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matt Lakes?
Federal censuses taken during Matt's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1885
Death
1957
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