Ann Jones (1823–1901)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1823
    Died
    1901

    When was Ann Jones born? 1823.

    When did Ann Jones die? 1901.

    Life story

    Ann Jones (1823–1901) was born in 1823, and died in 1901, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Ann's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ann's life.

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    The world Ann lived through

    1. 1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 53 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    7. 1892 · age 69 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    8. 1900 · age 77 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Ann Jones

    When was Ann Jones born?

    Ann Jones was born in 1823.

    When did Ann Jones die?

    Ann Jones died in 1901.

    How old was Ann Jones at the time of death?

    Ann Jones was about 78 years old.

    Where is Ann Jones buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ann's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Ann Jones was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Ann was born.

    Who was president when Ann Jones died?

    In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

    What major events happened during Ann Jones's lifetime?

    During Ann's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 25); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 48); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 69).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ann Jones?

    Federal censuses taken during Ann's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    How many people named Ann Jones are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Ann Jones are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1823

    2. Death

      1901

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ann Jones (1823–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ann-jones-1823-1901-5a8cdb3f/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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