Michael Jacobs (1885–1963)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1963
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Michael Jacobs born? 1885.
When did Michael Jacobs die? 1963.
Life story
Michael Jacobs (1885–1963) was born in 1885, and died in 1963, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Michael's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael's life.
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The world Michael 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
1962 · age 77 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about Michael Jacobs
When was Michael Jacobs born?
Michael Jacobs was born in 1885.
When did Michael Jacobs die?
Michael Jacobs died in 1963.
How old was Michael Jacobs at the time of death?
Michael Jacobs was about 78 years old.
Where is Michael Jacobs buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael Jacobs was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Michael Jacobs died?
In 1963, the U.S. presidents were John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
What generation was Michael Jacobs part of?
Born in 1885, Michael Jacobs was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Michael Jacobs's lifetime?
During Michael'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 Michael Jacobs?
Federal censuses taken during Michael'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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1885
Death
1963
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