Ann Jones (1883–1972)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1972
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- Names in Stone
When was Ann Jones born? 1883.
When did Ann Jones die? 1972.
Life story
Ann Jones (1883–1972) was born in 1883, and died in 1972, at about age 89. 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
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1906 · age 23 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1918 · age 35 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed
1945 · age 62 — World War II ended
1955 · age 72 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1964 · age 81 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Ann Jones
When was Ann Jones born?
Ann Jones was born in 1883.
When did Ann Jones die?
Ann Jones died in 1972.
How old was Ann Jones at the time of death?
Ann Jones was about 89 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?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Ann was born.
Who was president when Ann Jones died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Ann died.
What generation was Ann Jones part of?
Born in 1883, Ann Jones was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ann Jones's lifetime?
During Ann's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 25); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 58); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 71); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ann Jones?
Federal censuses taken during Ann's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. 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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1883
Death
1972
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