Mitchell Wolfe (1880–1952)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1880
    Died
    1952

    When was Mitchell Wolfe born? 1880.

    When did Mitchell Wolfe die? 1952.

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    Life story

    Mitchell Wolfe (1880–1952) was born in 1880, and died in 1952, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Mitchell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mitchell's life.

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    The world Mitchell lived through

    1. 1886 · age 6 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 20 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 28 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 37 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 47 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 55 — The Social Security Act was signed

    7. 1941 · age 61 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    8. 1947 · age 67 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier

    Questions about Mitchell Wolfe

    When was Mitchell Wolfe born?

    Mitchell Wolfe was born in 1880.

    When did Mitchell Wolfe die?

    Mitchell Wolfe died in 1952.

    How old was Mitchell Wolfe at the time of death?

    Mitchell Wolfe was about 72 years old.

    Where is Mitchell Wolfe buried?

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

    Who was president when Mitchell Wolfe was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Mitchell was born.

    Who was president when Mitchell Wolfe died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Mitchell died.

    What major events happened during Mitchell Wolfe's lifetime?

    During Mitchell's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 6); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 23); World War I began (1914, age 34); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 47); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 57); World War II ended (1945, age 65).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Mitchell Wolfe?

    Federal censuses taken during Mitchell's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1880

    2. Death

      1952

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Mitchell Wolfe (1880–1952)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mitchell-wolfe-1880-1952-2fdbc37b/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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