Stella Macomber (1861–1948)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1948
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Stella Macomber born? 1861.
When did Stella Macomber die? 1948.
Life story
Stella Macomber (1861–1948) was born in 1861, and died in 1948, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Stella's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Stella's life.

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The world Stella lived through
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 31 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 56 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 68 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 78 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 86 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Stella Macomber
When was Stella Macomber born?
Stella Macomber was born in 1861.
When did Stella Macomber die?
Stella Macomber died in 1948.
How old was Stella Macomber at the time of death?
Stella Macomber was about 87 years old.
Where is Stella Macomber buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Stella's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Stella Macomber was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when Stella Macomber died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Stella died.
What happened in the world the year Stella Macomber was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during Stella Macomber's lifetime?
During Stella's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 39); World War I began (1914, age 53); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Stella Macomber?
Federal censuses taken during Stella's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1861
Death
1948
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AncestryData, "Stella Macomber (1861–1948)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/stella-macomber-1861-1948-6841f0b4/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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