Ruth Ann Ercanbrack (1847–1930)

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    Born
    1847
    Died
    1930

    When was Ruth Ann Ercanbrack born? 1847.

    When did Ruth Ann Ercanbrack die? 1930.

    Life story

    Ruth Ann Ercanbrack (1847–1930) was born in 1847, and died in 1930, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Ruth Ann's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth Ann's life.

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    The world Ruth Ann lived through

    1. 1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    4. 1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    5. 1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    6. 1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank

    7. 1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    8. 1929 · age 82 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    Questions about Ruth Ann Ercanbrack

    When was Ruth Ann Ercanbrack born?

    Ruth Ann Ercanbrack was born in 1847.

    When did Ruth Ann Ercanbrack die?

    Ruth Ann Ercanbrack died in 1930.

    How old was Ruth Ann Ercanbrack at the time of death?

    Ruth Ann Ercanbrack was about 83 years old.

    Where is Ruth Ann Ercanbrack buried?

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

    Who was president when Ruth Ann Ercanbrack was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Ruth Ann was born.

    Who was president when Ruth Ann Ercanbrack died?

    Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Ruth Ann died.

    What major events happened during Ruth Ann Ercanbrack's lifetime?

    During Ruth Ann's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 80).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Ann Ercanbrack?

    Federal censuses taken during Ruth Ann's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1847

    2. Death

      1930

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ruth Ann Ercanbrack (1847–1930)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ruth-ann-ercanbrack-1847-1930-10f2e36f/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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