Adam Jenson (1888–1943)
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- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1943
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- Names in Stone
When was Adam Jenson born? 1888.
When did Adam Jenson die? 1943.
Life story
Adam Jenson (1888–1943) was born in 1888, and died in 1943, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Adam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Adam's life.
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The world Adam lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 24 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 30 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 41 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 49 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
Questions about Adam Jenson
When was Adam Jenson born?
Adam Jenson was born in 1888.
When did Adam Jenson die?
Adam Jenson died in 1943.
How old was Adam Jenson at the time of death?
Adam Jenson was about 55 years old.
Where is Adam Jenson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Adam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Adam Jenson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Adam was born.
Who was president when Adam Jenson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Adam died.
What generation was Adam Jenson part of?
Born in 1888, Adam Jenson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Adam Jenson's lifetime?
During Adam's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 15); the Titanic sank (1912, age 24); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 30); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 41); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include Adam Jenson?
Federal censuses taken during Adam's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1888
Death
1943
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