Michael Farley (1885–1970)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1970
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Michael Farley born? 1885.
When did Michael Farley die? 1970.
Life story
Michael Farley (1885–1970) was born in 1885, and died in 1970, at about age 85. 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 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1906 · age 21 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 33 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 50 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 60 — World War II ended
1955 · age 70 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 79 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Michael Farley
When was Michael Farley born?
Michael Farley was born in 1885.
When did Michael Farley die?
Michael Farley died in 1970.
How old was Michael Farley at the time of death?
Michael Farley was about 85 years old.
Where is Michael Farley 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 Farley was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Michael Farley died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Michael died.
What generation was Michael Farley part of?
Born in 1885, Michael Farley was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Michael Farley's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 23); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 42); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 56); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 69); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Farley?
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 Farley are on AncestryData?
2 people named Michael Farley are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1885
Death
1970
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