James E. Chastain (1923–1978)
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- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 1978
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- Names in Stone
When was James E. Chastain born? 1923.
When did James E. Chastain die? 1978.
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James E. Chastain (1923–1978) was born in 1923, and died in 1978, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents James E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James E.'s life.
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1927 · age 4 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 12 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 18 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 24 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1954 · age 31 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1959 · age 36 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1964 · age 41 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
1974 · age 51 — President Nixon resigned
Questions about James E. Chastain
When was James E. Chastain born?
James E. Chastain was born in 1923.
When did James E. Chastain die?
James E. Chastain died in 1978.
How old was James E. Chastain at the time of death?
James E. Chastain was about 55 years old.
Where is James E. Chastain buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James E. Chastain was born?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
Who was president when James E. Chastain died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when James E. died.
What generation was James E. Chastain part of?
Born in 1923, James E. Chastain was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during James E. Chastain's lifetime?
During James E.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 4); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 14); World War II ended (1945, age 22); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 31); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 39); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include James E. Chastain?
Federal censuses taken during James E.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1923
Death
1978
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