Percy Chaney (1882–1949)
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- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1949
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- Names in Stone
When was Percy Chaney born? 1882.
When did Percy Chaney die? 1949.
Life story
Percy Chaney (1882–1949) was born in 1882, and died in 1949, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Percy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Percy's life.
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The world Percy lived through
1886 · age 4 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 18 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 26 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 35 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 45 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 53 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 59 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 65 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Percy Chaney
When was Percy Chaney born?
Percy Chaney was born in 1882.
When did Percy Chaney die?
Percy Chaney died in 1949.
How old was Percy Chaney at the time of death?
Percy Chaney was about 67 years old.
Where is Percy Chaney buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Percy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Percy Chaney was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Percy was born.
Who was president when Percy Chaney died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Percy died.
What major events happened during Percy Chaney's lifetime?
During Percy's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 4); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 21); World War I began (1914, age 32); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 45); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 55); World War II ended (1945, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Percy Chaney?
Federal censuses taken during Percy'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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1882
Death
1949
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