Stewart K. Richards (1896–1993)

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    Born
    1896
    Died
    1993

    When was Stewart K. Richards born? 1896.

    When did Stewart K. Richards die? 1993.

    Life story

    Stewart K. Richards (1896–1993) was born in 1896, and died in 1993, at about age 97. A cemetery record documents Stewart K.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Stewart K.'s life.

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    The world Stewart K. lived through

    1. 1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1912 · age 16 — The Titanic sank

    3. 1927 · age 31 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    4. 1939 · age 43 — World War II began in Europe

    5. 1950 · age 54 — The Korean War began

    6. 1959 · age 63 — Alaska and Hawaii became states

    7. 1969 · age 73 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    8. 1986 · age 90 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost

    Questions about Stewart K. Richards

    When was Stewart K. Richards born?

    Stewart K. Richards was born in 1896.

    When did Stewart K. Richards die?

    Stewart K. Richards died in 1993.

    How old was Stewart K. Richards at the time of death?

    Stewart K. Richards was about 97 years old.

    Where is Stewart K. Richards buried?

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

    Who was president when Stewart K. Richards was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Stewart K. was born.

    Who was president when Stewart K. Richards died?

    In 1993, the U.S. presidents were George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

    What generation was Stewart K. Richards part of?

    Born in 1896, Stewart K. Richards was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Stewart K. Richards's lifetime?

    During Stewart K.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 21); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 41); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 57); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 68); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 90).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Stewart K. Richards?

    Federal censuses taken during Stewart K.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1896

    2. Death

      1993

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Stewart K. Richards (1896–1993)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/stewart-k-richards-1896-1993-4e9d47dc/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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