Sarah Murphy (1895–1979)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1895
- Died
- 1979
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Sarah Murphy born? 1895.
When did Sarah Murphy die? 1979.
Life story
Sarah Murphy (1895–1979) was born in 1895, and died in 1979, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Sarah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sarah's life.
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The world Sarah lived through
1898 · age 3 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 17 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 32 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 44 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 55 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 64 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 74 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about Sarah Murphy
When was Sarah Murphy born?
Sarah Murphy was born in 1895.
When did Sarah Murphy die?
Sarah Murphy died in 1979.
How old was Sarah Murphy at the time of death?
Sarah Murphy was about 84 years old.
Where is Sarah Murphy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sarah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sarah Murphy was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Sarah was born.
Who was president when Sarah Murphy died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Sarah died.
What generation was Sarah Murphy part of?
Born in 1895, Sarah Murphy was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Sarah Murphy's lifetime?
During Sarah's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 3); World War I began (1914, age 19); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 38); World War II ended (1945, age 50); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 62); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Sarah Murphy?
Federal censuses taken during Sarah's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1895
Death
1979
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AncestryData, "Sarah Murphy (1895–1979)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/sarah-murphy-1895-1979-94cfd337/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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