Josephine Chaney (1879–1950)
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- Born
- 1879
- Died
- 1950
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- Names in Stone
When was Josephine Chaney born? 1879.
When did Josephine Chaney die? 1950.
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Josephine Chaney (1879–1950) was born in 1879, and died in 1950, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Josephine's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Josephine's life.
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1886 · age 7 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 21 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 29 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 38 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 48 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 56 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 62 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1947 · age 68 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
Questions about Josephine Chaney
When was Josephine Chaney born?
Josephine Chaney was born in 1879.
When did Josephine Chaney die?
Josephine Chaney died in 1950.
How old was Josephine Chaney at the time of death?
Josephine Chaney was about 71 years old.
Where is Josephine Chaney buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Josephine's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Josephine Chaney was born?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Josephine was born.
Who was president when Josephine Chaney died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Josephine died.
What major events happened during Josephine Chaney's lifetime?
During Josephine's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 7); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 24); World War I began (1914, age 35); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 48); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 58); World War II ended (1945, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Josephine Chaney?
Federal censuses taken during Josephine's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1879
Death
1950
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