Jesse Britton (1901–1979)
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- Born
- 1901
- Died
- 1979
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- Names in Stone
When was Jesse Britton born? 1901.
When did Jesse Britton die? 1979.
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Jesse Britton (1901–1979) was born in 1901, and died in 1979, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Jesse's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jesse's life.
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The world Jesse lived through
1903 · age 2 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 13 — World War I began
1927 · age 26 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 36 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 44 — World War II ended
1954 · age 53 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 61 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 68 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
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When was Jesse Britton born?
Jesse Britton was born in 1901.
When did Jesse Britton die?
Jesse Britton died in 1979.
How old was Jesse Britton at the time of death?
Jesse Britton was about 78 years old.
Where is Jesse Britton buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jesse's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jesse Britton was born?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who was president when Jesse Britton died?
Jimmy Carter was president of the United States when Jesse died.
What generation was Jesse Britton part of?
Born in 1901, Jesse Britton was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Jesse Britton's lifetime?
During Jesse's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 2); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 17); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 36); the Korean War began (1950, age 49); the Cuban Missile Crisis took place (1962, age 61); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jesse Britton?
Federal censuses taken during Jesse's lifetime and now public: 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1901
Death
1979
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