Robert Hayes (1888–1938)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1938
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Hayes born? 1888.
When did Robert Hayes die? 1938.
Life story
Robert Hayes (1888–1938) was born in 1888, and died in 1938, at about age 50. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 12 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 18 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 24 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 29 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 32 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 41 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1935 · age 47 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about Robert Hayes
When was Robert Hayes born?
Robert Hayes was born in 1888.
When did Robert Hayes die?
Robert Hayes died in 1938.
How old was Robert Hayes at the time of death?
Robert Hayes was about 50 years old.
Where is Robert Hayes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Hayes was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Hayes died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Robert died.
What generation was Robert Hayes part of?
Born in 1888, Robert Hayes was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Robert Hayes's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 15); the Titanic sank (1912, age 24); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 30); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 41); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Hayes?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Robert Hayes are on AncestryData?
2 people named Robert Hayes are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1888
Death
1938
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AncestryData, "Robert Hayes (1888–1938)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-hayes-1888-1938-21164c9e/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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