101 - Emma J. Barrett - Fairlawn Cemetery - Stillwater, OK
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Emma Barrett was born the same year that John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil.
Waymark Code: WMJR57
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2013
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The final resting place of Emma Barrett is at the west side of Fairlawn Cemetery, at the north end of the section.
Text on marker:
Barrett
Emma J.
1870 - 1971
Charles A.
1864 - 1945
Some worldwide events and accomplishments that occurred during Emma's time on earth:
1870: The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution, giving blacks the right to vote, is ratified.
1880: The University of Southern California opens its doors to 53 students and 10 faculty.
1890: King William III of the Netherlands dies without a male heir, and his daughter Princess Wilhelmina becomes Queen, causing Luxembourg (who required a male heir) to declare independence.
1900: Brigham H. Roberts of Utah is not seated by the U.S. House of Representatives because of his polygamy.
1910: A form of pneumonic plague spreads through northeastern China, killing more than 40,000
1920: 1st World Scout Jamboree held at Olympia, London
1930: The first FIFA World Cup starts: Lucien Laurent scores the first goal, for France against Mexico.
1940: Booker T. Washington becomes the first African American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp.
1950: U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver introduces a resolution calling for an investigation of organized crime in the U.S.
1960: Elvis Presley receives his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.
1971: Apollo program: Apollo 14 returns to Earth after the third manned Moon landing.
Location of Headstone: Fairlawn Cemetery
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