Matthew Ash (1868–1951)
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- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1951
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- Names in Stone
When was Matthew Ash born? 1868.
When did Matthew Ash die? 1951.
Life story
Matthew Ash (1868–1951) was born in 1868, and died in 1951, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Matthew's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matthew's life.
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The world Matthew lived through
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 24 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 38 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 49 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 61 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 71 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 79 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Matthew Ash
When was Matthew Ash born?
Matthew Ash was born in 1868.
When did Matthew Ash die?
Matthew Ash died in 1951.
How old was Matthew Ash at the time of death?
Matthew Ash was about 83 years old.
Where is Matthew Ash buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matthew's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Matthew Ash was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Matthew was born.
Who was president when Matthew Ash died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Matthew died.
What major events happened during Matthew Ash's lifetime?
During Matthew's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 30); the Titanic sank (1912, age 44); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 59); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 71); the Korean War began (1950, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matthew Ash?
Federal censuses taken during Matthew's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1868
Death
1951
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AncestryData, "Matthew Ash (1868–1951)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/matthew-ash-1868-1951-caf3c7cd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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