Joseph Jackson (1878–1944)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1878
- Died
- 1944
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Jackson born? 1878.
When did Joseph Jackson die? 1944.
Life story
Joseph Jackson (1878–1944) was born in 1878, and died in 1944, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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The world Joseph lived through
1886 · age 8 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 22 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 30 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 39 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 49 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 57 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 63 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Joseph Jackson
When was Joseph Jackson born?
Joseph Jackson was born in 1878.
When did Joseph Jackson die?
Joseph Jackson died in 1944.
How old was Joseph Jackson at the time of death?
Joseph Jackson was about 66 years old.
Where is Joseph Jackson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Jackson was born?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Jackson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Jackson's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 8); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 25); World War I began (1914, age 36); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 49); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Jackson?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1878
Death
1944
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AncestryData, "Joseph Jackson (1878–1944)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-jackson-1878-1944-629eb24c/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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