Webster Matson (1890–1938)
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- Born
- 1890
- Died
- 1938
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- Names in Stone
When was Webster Matson born? 1890.
When did Webster Matson die? 1938.
Life story
Webster Matson (1890–1938) was born in 1890, and died in 1938, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Webster's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Webster's life.
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The world Webster lived through
1892 · age 2 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 10 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 16 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 22 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 27 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 30 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1929 · age 39 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1935 · age 45 — The Social Security Act was signed
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When was Webster Matson born?
Webster Matson was born in 1890.
When did Webster Matson die?
Webster Matson died in 1938.
How old was Webster Matson at the time of death?
Webster Matson was about 48 years old.
Where is Webster Matson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Webster's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Webster Matson was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Webster was born.
Who was president when Webster Matson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Webster died.
What generation was Webster Matson part of?
Born in 1890, Webster Matson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Webster Matson's lifetime?
During Webster's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 13); the Titanic sank (1912, age 22); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 28); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 39); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Webster Matson?
Federal censuses taken during Webster's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1890
Death
1938
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AncestryData, "Webster Matson (1890–1938)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/webster-matson-1890-1938-7d43ee1a/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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