Rena Butt (1896–1963)

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    Born
    1896
    Died
    1963

    When was Rena Butt born? 1896.

    When did Rena Butt die? 1963.

    Life story

    Rena Butt (1896–1963) was born in 1896, and died in 1963, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Rena's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rena's life.

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    The world Rena lived through

    1. 1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 45 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 61 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    Questions about Rena Butt

    When was Rena Butt born?

    Rena Butt was born in 1896.

    When did Rena Butt die?

    Rena Butt died in 1963.

    How old was Rena Butt at the time of death?

    Rena Butt was about 67 years old.

    Where is Rena Butt buried?

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

    Who was president when Rena Butt was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Rena was born.

    Who was president when Rena Butt died?

    In 1963, the U.S. presidents were John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.

    What generation was Rena Butt part of?

    Born in 1896, Rena Butt was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Rena Butt's lifetime?

    During Rena's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Titanic sank (1912, age 16); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 31); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 43); the Korean War began (1950, age 54); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Rena Butt?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1896

    2. Death

      1963

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Rena Butt (1896–1963)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rena-butt-1896-1963-82eca9cb/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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