Malcolm J. Chaney (1921–2004)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1921
- Died
- 2004
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Malcolm J. Chaney born? 1921.
When did Malcolm J. Chaney die? 2004.
Life story
Malcolm J. Chaney (1921–2004) was born in 1921, and died in 2004, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Malcolm J.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Malcolm J.'s life.

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The world Malcolm J. 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 Malcolm J. Chaney
When was Malcolm J. Chaney born?
Malcolm J. Chaney was born in 1921.
When did Malcolm J. Chaney die?
Malcolm J. Chaney died in 2004.
How old was Malcolm J. Chaney at the time of death?
Malcolm J. Chaney was about 83 years old.
Where is Malcolm J. Chaney buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Malcolm J.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Malcolm J. Chaney was born?
In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.
Who was president when Malcolm J. Chaney died?
George W. Bush was president of the United States when Malcolm J. died.
What generation was Malcolm J. Chaney part of?
Born in 1921, Malcolm J. Chaney was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Malcolm J. Chaney's lifetime?
During Malcolm J.'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 Malcolm J. Chaney?
Federal censuses taken during Malcolm J.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1921
Birth
1921
Death
2004
Death
2004
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