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3,400 biographies and 4 photos with the Reiss last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Reiss family members.
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Reiss Last Name History & Origin

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Early Reisses

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Charlotte Dorthea Reiss born Jun 13, 1842
Charlotte Dorthea (Reiss) Sachert was born on June 13, 1842. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotte Dorthea Reiss.
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Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius Dec 15, 1855 - Apr 30, 1909 Leigh, Nebraska, United States
Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius was born on December 15, 1855 in Aurora, Illinois United States. She was in a relationship with Petrus Brixius, and had children Rose Marie (Brixius) Stuart, Barbara (Brixius) Schmitt, John Jacob Brixius, Henry Peter Brixius, Nicolaus Brixius, Casper Belzier Brixius, George G Brixius, William Nicholas Brixius, Harry Brixius, and Elizabeth Brixius. Mary Brixius died at age 53 years old on April 30, 1909 in Leigh, NE. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius.
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Mary Reiss May 11, 1871 - Apr 1973 Deal, New Jersey
Mary Reiss of Deal, Monmouth County, NJ was born on May 11, 1871, and died at age 101 years old in April 1973.
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Jacob Reiss Oct 26, 1872 - Jul 1963 Ohio
Jacob Reiss of Ohio was born on October 26, 1872, and died at age 90 years old in July 1963.
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Tillie C Reiss Dec 3, 1872 - Mar 15, 1968 Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
Tillie C Reiss of Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, MI was born on December 3, 1872, and died at age 95 years old on March 15, 1968.
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Clara Reiss Oct 3, 1872 - Mar 1969 Brooklyn, New York
Clara Reiss of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on October 3, 1872, and died at age 96 years old in March 1969.
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George Reiss Apr 28, 1873 - Aug 1964 Illinois
George Reiss of Illinois was born on April 28, 1873, and died at age 91 years old in August 1964.
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Emile Reiss Jan 14, 1873 - Jan 1970 San Francisco, California
Emile Reiss of San Francisco, San Francisco County, California was born on January 14, 1873, and died at age 97 years old in January 1970.
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Sadie Reiss May 1, 1873 - Feb 1967 Bronx, New York
Sadie Reiss of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on May 1, 1873, and died at age 93 years old in February 1967.
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Josef Reiss Jul 31, 1874 - Jun 1965 Illinois
Josef Reiss of Illinois was born on July 31, 1874, and died at age 90 years old in June 1965.
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Jacob Reiss Jan 5, 1874 - Mar 1967 Coldwater, Kansas
Jacob Reiss of Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas was born on January 5, 1874, and died at age 93 years old in March 1967.
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Solomon Reiss Feb 15, 1874 - Jul 1963 Pennsylvania
Solomon Reiss of Pennsylvania was born on February 15, 1874, and died at age 89 years old in July 1963.
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Tracy Lynn (Fanning) Reiss
Tracy Lynn (Fanning) Reiss
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Rywka Reiss
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This is a photo of Rywka Reiss and Freida Reiss added by Alyssa McIntosh on March 26, 2020.
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Freida Reiss
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Rywka and Freida Reiss
Rywka and Freida Reiss
A photo of Rywka and Freida Reiss with their sisters, 1942/1943. Rywka (on the left) and Freida sadly perished at Auschwitz on February 16, 1943 at age 8 & 1. Their 2 sisters escaped and survived.
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Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius Dec 15, 1855 - Apr 30, 1909 Leigh, Nebraska, United States
Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius was born on December 15, 1855 in Aurora, Illinois United States. She was in a relationship with Petrus Brixius, and had children Rose Marie (Brixius) Stuart, Barbara (Brixius) Schmitt, John Jacob Brixius, Henry Peter Brixius, Nicolaus Brixius, Casper Belzier Brixius, George G Brixius, William Nicholas Brixius, Harry Brixius, and Elizabeth Brixius. Mary Brixius died at age 53 years old on April 30, 1909 in Leigh, NE. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius.
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Samantha (Reiss) Jinno born Oct 5, 1975 Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Samantha (Reiss) Jinno was born on October 5, 1975 in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District Israel. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha (Reiss) Jinno.
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Theresa Reiss Jan 9, 1903 - Jul 1976 Franklin Grove, Illinois
Theresa (Zobel) Reiss' father was August Zobel. She had siblings Karl and Bernard. Five brothers and three sisters predeceased her; two brothers, Karl and Bernard Zobel survived her. Theresa married Clarence J. Reiss on May 16, 1928, in Joliet Illinois. He predeceased her in 1959. They had children Donald and Richard. Theresa's obituary from the Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, Illinois, can be seen at Theresa Reiss: Obituary
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Murray C Reiss Jul 23, 1906 - Jun 1977 New York, New York
Murray C Reiss of New York, New York County, NY was born on July 23, 1906, and died at age 70 years old in June 1977.
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Murray Reiss Mar 11, 1915 - Nov 16, 2002 New York, New York
Murray Reiss of New York, New York County, NY was born on March 11, 1915, and died at age 87 years old on November 16, 2002.
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Theodore Reiss Jan 8, 1913 - Jan 23, 2007 Marquette, Michigan
Theodore Reiss of Marquette, Marquette County, MI was born on January 8, 1913 in Danzig or Germany, and died at age 94 years old on January 23, 2007.
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Russell B Reiss Mar 2, 1915 - Jun 13, 1993 Cleveland, Ohio
Russell B Reiss of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on March 2, 1915, and died at age 78 years old on June 13, 1993.
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Thomas W Reiss Nov 9, 1914 - Jun 13, 1972 Queens Village, New York
Thomas W Reiss of Queens Village, Queens County, NY was born on November 9, 1914, and died at age 57 years old on June 13, 1972. Thomas Reiss was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 3A Site 4337 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale.
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Thomas M Reiss Jan 22, 1913 - Dec 4, 1989 Killbuck, Ohio
Thomas M Reiss of Killbuck, Holmes County, OH was born on January 22, 1913, and died at age 76 years old on December 4, 1989.
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Donald F Reiss Nov 23, 1921 - May 7, 2002 Hartland, Wisconsin
Donald F Reiss of Hartland, Waukesha County, WI was born on November 23, 1921, and died at age 80 years old on May 7, 2002.
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Donald R Reiss Sep 19, 1925 - Apr 12, 2003 Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Donald R Reiss of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA was born on September 19, 1925, and died at age 77 years old on April 12, 2003.
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Donald H Reiss Sep 13, 1917 - Apr 1985 Dansville, New York
Donald H Reiss of Dansville, Livingston County, NY was born on September 13, 1917, and died at age 67 years old in April 1985.
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Ellen M. (Law) Reiss Sep 4, 1958 - Mar 5, 2009 Texas
Ellen Marie Reiss of Texas was born on September 4, 1958. Ellen Reiss was married to Donald R. Reiss on September 7, 1985 in Harris County, TX, and died at age 50 years old on March 5, 2009.
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Max M Reiss Oct 17, 1912 - Sep 13, 1989 Brooklyn, New York
Max M Reiss of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on October 17, 1912, and died at age 76 years old on September 13, 1989.
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Charles A Reiss Jun 5, 1917 - Jun 1982 Imperial, Missouri
Charles A Reiss of Imperial, Jefferson County, Missouri was born on June 5, 1917, and died at age 65 years old in June 1982.
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Joseph G Reiss May 31, 1921 - Jan 23, 2001 Columbus, Ohio
Joseph G Reiss of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on May 31, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on January 23, 2001.
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Joseph Reiss Jun 30, 1926 - Feb 8, 2007 Passaic, New Jersey
Joseph S Reiss of Passaic, Passaic County, NJ was born on June 30, 1926, and died at age 80 years old on February 8, 2007.
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Joseph Reiss May 12, 1914 - Nov 1986 Bridgeton, New Jersey
Joseph Reiss of Bridgeton, Cumberland County, NJ was born on May 12, 1914, and died at age 72 years old in November 1986.
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Joseph Reiss Apr 17, 1908 - Jul 1984 White Plains, New York
Joseph Reiss of White Plains, Westchester County, NY was born on April 17, 1908, and died at age 76 years old in July 1984.
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Joseph D Reiss Mar 8, 1922 - Nov 25, 2002 Rochester, New York
Joseph D Reiss of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on March 8, 1922, and died at age 80 years old on November 25, 2002.
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Popular Reiss Biographies

Rywka Reiss
Rywka Reiss Apr 4, 1934 - Feb 16, 1943 Poland
Rywka Reiss was born on April 4, 1934 at Stiring-Wendel in France, and died at age 8 years old on February 16, 1943 at Auschwitz Camp in Poland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rywka Reiss.
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Dorothy Rosalyn (Siegel) Reiss 1933 - 2006 Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Dorothy Rosalyn (Siegel) Reiss was born in 1933 in New York, New York United States, and died at age 72 years old in 2006 in Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dorothy Rosalyn (Siegel) Reiss.
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Helen Lucille Reiss Jun 13, 1921 - Nov 14, 1983 Gresham, Oregon
Helen Lucille (McKinnon) Reiss of Gresham, Multnomah County, OR was born on June 13, 1921, and died at age 62 years old on November 14, 1983. Helen Reiss was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section E Site 1622 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.
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Tracy Lynn (Fanning) Reiss
Tracy Lynn (Fanning) Reiss born Jun 16, 1959 Sacramento, California, United States
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Samantha (Reiss) Jinno born Oct 5, 1975 Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Samantha (Reiss) Jinno was born on October 5, 1975 in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District Israel. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samantha (Reiss) Jinno.
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Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius Dec 15, 1855 - Apr 30, 1909 Leigh, Nebraska, United States
Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius was born on December 15, 1855 in Aurora, Illinois United States. She was in a relationship with Petrus Brixius, and had children Rose Marie (Brixius) Stuart, Barbara (Brixius) Schmitt, John Jacob Brixius, Henry Peter Brixius, Nicolaus Brixius, Casper Belzier Brixius, George G Brixius, William Nicholas Brixius, Harry Brixius, and Elizabeth Brixius. Mary Brixius died at age 53 years old on April 30, 1909 in Leigh, NE. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Dorthea (Reiss) Brixius.
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Freida Reiss
Freida Reiss Feb 15, 1942 - Feb 16, 1943 Poland
Freida Reiss was born on February 15, 1942 at Angouleme in France, and died at age 1 year old on February 16, 1943 at Auschwitz Camp in Poland. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Freida Reiss.
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Stanford F Reiss Oct 8, 1926 - Jan 11, 2005 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Stanford F Reiss of Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA was born on October 8, 1926, and died at age 78 years old on January 11, 2005.
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Johann Reiss
Johann Reiss was in a relationship with Christina Herder, and has a child Charlotte Dorthea Reiss. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Johann Reiss.
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Charlotte Dorthea Reiss born Jun 13, 1842
Charlotte Dorthea (Reiss) Sachert was born on June 13, 1842. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charlotte Dorthea Reiss.
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Robert G Reiss Mar 3, 1932 - Oct 21, 2004 Weston, Missouri
Robert G Reiss of Weston, Platte County, MO was born on March 3, 1932, and died at age 72 years old on October 21, 2004.
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Herbert Reiss Nov 4, 1917 - Jan 1986 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Herbert Reiss of Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma was born on November 4, 1917, and died at age 68 years old in January 1986.
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Theresa Reiss Jan 9, 1903 - Jul 1976 Franklin Grove, Illinois
Theresa (Zobel) Reiss' father was August Zobel. She had siblings Karl and Bernard. Five brothers and three sisters predeceased her; two brothers, Karl and Bernard Zobel survived her. Theresa married Clarence J. Reiss on May 16, 1928, in Joliet Illinois. He predeceased her in 1959. They had children Donald and Richard. Theresa's obituary from the Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, Illinois, can be seen at Theresa Reiss: Obituary
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Ella Caroline Reiss
Ella Caroline Reiss was in a relationship with Gustav Daniel 'Gus' Stark, and has children Ruby Laura Stark and Arnold Gustave Stark. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ella Caroline Reiss.
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Nathaniel A. Reiss
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nathaniel A. Reiss.
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Fred Reiss Aug 18, 1890 - Mar 1964 Oklahoma
Fred Reiss of Oklahoma was born on August 18, 1890, and died at age 73 years old in March 1964.
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Edwin Reiss Mar 12, 1894 - May 1967 Houston, Texas
Edwin Reiss of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on March 12, 1894, and died at age 73 years old in May 1967.
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Lillian Reiss Jul 17, 1916 - Jun 3, 2002 Crete, Nebraska
Lillian Reiss of Crete, Saline County, NE was born on July 17, 1916, and died at age 85 years old on June 3, 2002.
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Sadie Reiss Oct 15, 1901 - Apr 1987 New York, New York
Sadie Reiss of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 15, 1901, and died at age 85 years old in April 1987.
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Loyd G Reiss Jan 19, 1936 - Mar 11, 2002 Austin, Texas
Loyd G Reiss of Austin, Travis County, TX was born on January 19, 1936, and died at age 66 years old on March 11, 2002.
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Reiss Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Reiss family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 3,289 people with the last name Reiss that have a birth and death date listed.

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76.0 years

Oldest Reisses

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Madonna E Reiss Jan 27, 1897 - Oct 26, 2004 San Clemente, California
Madonna E Reiss of San Clemente, Orange County, CA was born on January 27, 1897, and died at age 107 years old on October 26, 2004.
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107 years
Fanny Reiss Jul 20, 1905 - Jan 10, 2011 Lawrence, New York
Fanny Reiss of Lawrence, Nassau County, NY was born on July 20, 1905, and died at age 105 years old on January 10, 2011.
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105 years
Sylvia Reiss Nov 4, 1905 - May 2, 2008 Tarzana, California
Sylvia Reiss of Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California was born on November 4, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on May 2, 2008.
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102 years
Minerva Reiss May 29, 1901 - Nov 6, 2004 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Minerva Reiss of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on May 29, 1901, and died at age 103 years old on November 6, 2004.
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103 years
Sophie Reiss Dec 24, 1888 - Jun 12, 1991
Sophie Reiss was born on December 24, 1888, and died at age 102 years old on June 12, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sophie Reiss.
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102 years
Henrietta A Reiss May 5, 1889 - Jul 17, 1992 Philmont, New York
Henrietta A Reiss of Philmont, Columbia County, NY was born on May 5, 1889, and died at age 103 years old on July 17, 1992.
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103 years
Anna Reiss Jan 13, 1906 - Feb 9, 2008 Cleveland, Ohio
Anna Reiss of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on January 13, 1906, and died at age 102 years old on February 9, 2008.
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102 years
Signe Reiss Feb 11, 1890 - Jun 29, 1992 Brecksville, Ohio
Signe Reiss of Brecksville, Cuyahoga County, OH was born on February 11, 1890, and died at age 102 years old on June 29, 1992.
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102 years
John B Reiss Dec 2, 1906 - May 23, 2008 Tampa, Florida
John B Reiss of Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL was born on December 2, 1906, and died at age 101 years old on May 23, 2008.
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101 years
Mary Reiss May 11, 1871 - Apr 1973 Deal, New Jersey
Mary Reiss of Deal, Monmouth County, NJ was born on May 11, 1871, and died at age 101 years old in April 1973.
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101 years
Marjorie M Reiss Jul 29, 1894 - Sep 12, 1995 Madison, Wisconsin
Marjorie M Reiss of Madison, Dane County, WI was born on July 29, 1894, and died at age 101 years old on September 12, 1995.
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101 years
Harry Reiss Mar 31, 1908 - Mar 10, 2009 Ormond Beach, Florida
Harry Reiss of Ormond Beach, Volusia County, FL was born on March 31, 1908, and died at age 100 years old on March 10, 2009.
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