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American Civil War widows who survived into the 21st century (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 1 week ago by Stern@lemmy.world to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (4 children)

Just to be pedantic, Helen Viola Jackson died before the 21st century. The 21st century started on January 1st, ~~2021~~ 2001. Helen died on December 16th, ~~2020~~ 2000.

Close enough, though.

[–] tanisnikana@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Not to be pedantic, but you’re off by 20 years.

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Ha! good point. That's funny.

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