James Jackson Reece (1871–1958)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1958
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- Names in Stone
When was James Jackson Reece born? 1871.
When did James Jackson Reece die? 1958.
Life story
James Jackson Reece (1871–1958) was born in 1871, and died in 1958, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents James Jackson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James Jackson's life.
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The world James Jackson lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 37 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 47 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 62 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 70 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 79 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 86 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about James Jackson Reece
When was James Jackson Reece born?
James Jackson Reece was born in 1871.
When did James Jackson Reece die?
James Jackson Reece died in 1958.
How old was James Jackson Reece at the time of death?
James Jackson Reece was about 87 years old.
Where is James Jackson Reece buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James Jackson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Jackson Reece was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when James Jackson was born.
Who was president when James Jackson Reece died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when James Jackson died.
What happened in the world the year James Jackson Reece was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during James Jackson Reece's lifetime?
During James Jackson's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 29); World War I began (1914, age 43); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 58); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 70); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Jackson Reece?
Federal censuses taken during James Jackson's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1958
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