Ruth L. Watt (1925–1985)
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- Born
- 1925
- Died
- 1985
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- Names in Stone
When was Ruth L. Watt born? 1925.
When did Ruth L. Watt die? 1985.
Life story
Ruth L. Watt (1925–1985) was born in 1925, and died in 1985, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Ruth L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth L.'s life.
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The world Ruth L. lived through
1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 20 — World War II ended
1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted
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When was Ruth L. Watt born?
Ruth L. Watt was born in 1925.
When did Ruth L. Watt die?
Ruth L. Watt died in 1985.
How old was Ruth L. Watt at the time of death?
Ruth L. Watt was about 60 years old.
Where is Ruth L. Watt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth L. Watt was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Ruth L. was born.
Who was president when Ruth L. Watt died?
Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when Ruth L. died.
What generation was Ruth L. Watt part of?
Born in 1925, Ruth L. Watt was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Ruth L. Watt's lifetime?
During Ruth L.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth L. Watt?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth L.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1925
Death
1985
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