Jean Nelson (1921–1995)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 1995
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Jean Nelson born? 1921.
When did Jean Nelson die? 1995.
Life story
Jean Nelson (1921–1995) was born in 1921, and died in 1995, at about age 74. 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
1927 · age 6 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 16 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 24 — World War II ended
1954 · age 33 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 41 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 48 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 59 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 74 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
Questions about Jean Nelson
When was Jean Nelson born?
Jean Nelson was born in 1921.
When did Jean Nelson die?
Jean Nelson died in 1995.
How old was Jean Nelson at the time of death?
Jean Nelson was about 74 years old.
Where is Jean Nelson 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 Nelson was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Jean Nelson died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Jean died.
What generation was Jean Nelson part of?
Born in 1921, Jean Nelson was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Jean Nelson's lifetime?
During Jean's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 6); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 18); the Korean War began (1950, age 29); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 38); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 48); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jean Nelson?
Federal censuses taken during Jean's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1921
Death
1995
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AncestryData, "Jean Nelson (1921–1995)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jean-nelson-1921-1995-1d91b5c3/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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