Wesley Maxcy (1896–1918)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1918
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Wesley Maxcy born? 1896.
When did Wesley Maxcy die? 1918.
Life story
Wesley Maxcy (1896–1918) was born in 1896, and died in 1918, at about age 22. A cemetery record documents Wesley's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wesley's life.

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The world Wesley lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 7 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 18 — World War I began
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Wesley Maxcy
When was Wesley Maxcy born?
Wesley Maxcy was born in 1896.
When did Wesley Maxcy die?
Wesley Maxcy died in 1918.
How old was Wesley Maxcy at the time of death?
Wesley Maxcy was about 22 years old.
Where is Wesley Maxcy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wesley's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wesley Maxcy was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Wesley was born.
Who was president when Wesley Maxcy died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Wesley died.
What generation was Wesley Maxcy part of?
Born in 1896, Wesley Maxcy was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Wesley Maxcy's lifetime?
During Wesley's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 7); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 12); World War I began (1914, age 18); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 22).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wesley Maxcy?
Federal censuses taken during Wesley's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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Birth
1896
Death
1918
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