James R. Maile (1898–1957)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1957
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- Names in Stone
When was James R. Maile born? 1898.
When did James R. Maile die? 1957.
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James R. Maile (1898–1957) was born in 1898, and died in 1957, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents James R.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James R.'s life.

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The world James R. lived through
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 10 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 20 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 35 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 43 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 59 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
Questions about James R. Maile
When was James R. Maile born?
James R. Maile was born in 1898.
When did James R. Maile die?
James R. Maile died in 1957.
How old was James R. Maile at the time of death?
James R. Maile was about 59 years old.
Where is James R. Maile buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James R.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James R. Maile was born?
William McKinley was president of the United States when James R. was born.
Who was president when James R. Maile died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when James R. died.
What generation was James R. Maile part of?
Born in 1898, James R. Maile was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year James R. Maile was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during James R. Maile's lifetime?
During James R.'s lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); the Titanic sank (1912, age 14); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 29); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 41); the Korean War began (1950, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include James R. Maile?
Federal censuses taken during James R.'s lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1898
Death
1957
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