Midred E. Laird (1895–1973)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1895
    Died
    1973

    When was Midred E. Laird born? 1895.

    When did Midred E. Laird die? 1973.

    Life story

    Midred E. Laird (1895–1973) was born in 1895, and died in 1973, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Midred E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Midred E.'s life.

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    The world Midred E. lived through

    1. 1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 13 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 23 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 38 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 46 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 62 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 69 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Midred E. Laird

    When was Midred E. Laird born?

    Midred E. Laird was born in 1895.

    When did Midred E. Laird die?

    Midred E. Laird died in 1973.

    How old was Midred E. Laird at the time of death?

    Midred E. Laird was about 78 years old.

    Where is Midred E. Laird buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Midred E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Midred E. Laird was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Midred E. was born.

    Who was president when Midred E. Laird died?

    Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Midred E. died.

    What generation was Midred E. Laird part of?

    Born in 1895, Midred E. Laird was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Midred E. Laird's lifetime?

    During Midred E.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Midred E. Laird?

    Federal censuses taken during Midred E.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1895

    2. Death

      1973

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Midred E. Laird (1895–1973)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/midred-e-laird-1895-1973-373bea3a/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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