Corley M. Chambers (1883–1947)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1947
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- Names in Stone
When was Corley M. Chambers born? 1883.
When did Corley M. Chambers die? 1947.
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Corley M. Chambers (1883–1947) was born in 1883, and died in 1947, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Corley M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Corley M.'s life.
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The world Corley M. lived through
1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 17 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 34 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 58 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 64 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
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When was Corley M. Chambers born?
Corley M. Chambers was born in 1883.
When did Corley M. Chambers die?
Corley M. Chambers died in 1947.
How old was Corley M. Chambers at the time of death?
Corley M. Chambers was about 64 years old.
Where is Corley M. Chambers buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Corley M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Corley M. Chambers was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Corley M. was born.
Who was president when Corley M. Chambers died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Corley M. died.
What generation was Corley M. Chambers part of?
Born in 1883, Corley M. Chambers was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Corley M. Chambers's lifetime?
During Corley M.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 20); World War I began (1914, age 31); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 54); World War II ended (1945, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Corley M. Chambers?
Federal censuses taken during Corley M.'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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1883
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1947
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