David Rollie “Chappy” Jones (1924–1998)
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- Born
- 1924
- Died
- 1998
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- Names in Stone
When was David Rollie Jones born? 1924.
When did David Rollie Jones die? 1998.
Life story
David Rollie "Chappy" Jones (1924–1998) was born in 1924, and died in 1998, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents David Rollie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David Rollie's life.
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1927 · age 3 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 13 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 21 — World War II ended
1954 · age 30 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 38 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 45 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 56 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 71 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about David Rollie Jones
When was David Rollie Jones born?
David Rollie Jones was born in 1924.
When did David Rollie Jones die?
David Rollie Jones died in 1998.
How old was David Rollie Jones at the time of death?
David Rollie Jones was about 74 years old.
Where is David Rollie Jones buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David Rollie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Rollie Jones was born?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when David Rollie was born.
Who was president when David Rollie Jones died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when David Rollie died.
What generation was David Rollie Jones part of?
Born in 1924, David Rollie Jones was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during David Rollie Jones's lifetime?
During David Rollie's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 3); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 15); the Korean War began (1950, age 26); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 35); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 45); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Rollie Jones?
Federal censuses taken during David Rollie's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1924
Death
1998
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