James M. Conley (1888–1948)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1888
    Died
    1948

    When was James M. Conley born? 1888.

    When did James M. Conley die? 1948.

    Life story

    James M. Conley (1888–1948) was born in 1888, and died in 1948, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents James M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James M.'s life.

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    The world James M. lived through

    1. 1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    2. 1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    3. 1912 · age 24 — The Titanic sank

    4. 1918 · age 30 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    5. 1929 · age 41 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    6. 1937 · age 49 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    7. 1944 · age 56 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day

    Questions about James M. Conley

    When was James M. Conley born?

    James M. Conley was born in 1888.

    When did James M. Conley die?

    James M. Conley died in 1948.

    How old was James M. Conley at the time of death?

    James M. Conley was about 60 years old.

    Where is James M. Conley buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when James M. Conley was born?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when James M. was born.

    Who was president when James M. Conley died?

    Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when James M. died.

    What generation was James M. Conley part of?

    Born in 1888, James M. Conley was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during James M. Conley's lifetime?

    During James M.'s lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 18); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 29); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 41); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 51); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 59).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James M. Conley?

    Federal censuses taken during James 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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1888

    2. Death

      1948

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James M. Conley (1888–1948)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-m-conley-1888-1948-7d2867eb/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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    Born 1865

    Died 1956

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