Jean Dailey (1897–1966)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1897
    Died
    1966

    When was Jean Dailey born? 1897.

    When did Jean Dailey die? 1966.

    Life story

    Jean Dailey (1897–1966) was born in 1897, and died in 1966, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Jean's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jean's life.

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    The world Jean lived through

    1. 1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    2. 1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T

    3. 1918 · age 21 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    4. 1933 · age 36 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    5. 1941 · age 44 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II

    6. 1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began

    7. 1957 · age 60 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik

    8. 1964 · age 67 — The Civil Rights Act was signed

    Questions about Jean Dailey

    When was Jean Dailey born?

    Jean Dailey was born in 1897.

    When did Jean Dailey die?

    Jean Dailey died in 1966.

    How old was Jean Dailey at the time of death?

    Jean Dailey was about 69 years old.

    Where is Jean Dailey buried?

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

    Who was president when Jean Dailey was born?

    In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.

    Who was president when Jean Dailey died?

    Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Jean died.

    What generation was Jean Dailey part of?

    Born in 1897, Jean Dailey was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Jean Dailey's lifetime?

    During Jean's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 30); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 42); the Korean War began (1950, age 53); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Jean Dailey?

    Federal censuses taken during Jean's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1897

    2. Death

      1966

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Jean Dailey (1897–1966)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jean-dailey-1897-1966-05319d30/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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