George Jones (1921–2000)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2000
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Jones born? 1921.
When did George Jones die? 2000.
Life story
George Jones (1921–2000) was born in 1921, and died in 2000, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about George Jones
When was George Jones born?
George Jones was born in 1921.
When did George Jones die?
George Jones died in 2000.
How old was George Jones at the time of death?
George Jones was about 79 years old.
Where is George Jones buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Jones was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when George Jones died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when George died.
What generation was George Jones part of?
Born in 1921, George Jones was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during George Jones's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Jones?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
How many people named George Jones are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Jones are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1921
Death
2000
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AncestryData, "George Jones (1921–2000)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-jones-1921-2000-a0eb9635/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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