Jim Brown (1885–1960)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1960
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Jim Brown born? 1885.
When did Jim Brown die? 1960.
Life story
Jim Brown (1885–1960) was born in 1885, and died in 1960, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Jim's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jim's life.
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The world Jim lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 18 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 29 — World War I began
1927 · age 42 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 52 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 60 — World War II ended
1954 · age 69 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
Questions about Jim Brown
When was Jim Brown born?
Jim Brown was born in 1885.
When did Jim Brown die?
Jim Brown died in 1960.
How old was Jim Brown at the time of death?
Jim Brown was about 75 years old.
Where is Jim Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jim's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jim Brown was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Jim Brown died?
Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United States when Jim died.
What generation was Jim Brown part of?
Born in 1885, Jim Brown was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Jim Brown's lifetime?
During Jim's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 21); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 33); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 50); World War II ended (1945, age 60); Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott (1955, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jim Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Jim's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1885
Death
1960
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