Rosa E Tilford (1896–1963)

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    Born
    1896
    Died
    1963

    When was Rosa E Tilford born? 1896.

    When did Rosa E Tilford die? 1963.

    Life story

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

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    The world Rosa E 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 Rosa E Tilford

    When was Rosa E Tilford born?

    Rosa E Tilford was born in 1896.

    When did Rosa E Tilford die?

    Rosa E Tilford died in 1963.

    How old was Rosa E Tilford at the time of death?

    Rosa E Tilford was about 67 years old.

    Where is Rosa E Tilford buried?

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

    Who was president when Rosa E Tilford was born?

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

    Who was president when Rosa E Tilford died?

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

    What generation was Rosa E Tilford part of?

    Born in 1896, Rosa E Tilford was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Rosa E Tilford's lifetime?

    During Rosa E'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 Rosa E Tilford?

    Federal censuses taken during Rosa E'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, "Rosa E Tilford (1896–1963)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rosa-e-tilford-1896-1963-c7e35628/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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