Michael Breen Jr (1881–1952)
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- Born
- 1881
- Died
- 1952
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Michael Breen born? 1881.
When did Michael Breen die? 1952.
Life story
Michael Breen Jr (1881–1952) was born in 1881, and died in 1952, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Michael's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael's life.
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The world Michael lived through
1886 · age 5 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 19 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 27 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 36 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 46 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 54 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 60 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 66 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Michael Breen
When was Michael Breen born?
Michael Breen was born in 1881.
When did Michael Breen die?
Michael Breen died in 1952.
How old was Michael Breen at the time of death?
Michael Breen was about 71 years old.
Where is Michael Breen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael Breen was born?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
Who was president when Michael Breen died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Michael died.
What major events happened during Michael Breen's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 5); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 22); World War I began (1914, age 33); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 46); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 56); World War II ended (1945, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Breen?
Federal censuses taken during Michael's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Michael Breen are on AncestryData?
2 people named Michael Breen are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1881
Death
1952
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AncestryData, "Michael Breen (1881–1952)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/michael-breen-1881-1952-22511bb5/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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