Thomas W. Jones (1880–1937)
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- Born
- 1880
- Died
- 1937
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas W. Jones born? 1880.
When did Thomas W. Jones die? 1937.
Life story
Thomas W. Jones (1880–1937) was born in 1880, and died in 1937, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Thomas W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas W.'s life.
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The world Thomas W. lived through
1886 · age 6 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 20 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 28 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 37 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 47 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 55 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about Thomas W. Jones
When was Thomas W. Jones born?
Thomas W. Jones was born in 1880.
When did Thomas W. Jones die?
Thomas W. Jones died in 1937.
How old was Thomas W. Jones at the time of death?
Thomas W. Jones was about 57 years old.
Where is Thomas W. Jones buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas W. Jones was born?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Thomas W. was born.
Who was president when Thomas W. Jones died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas W. died.
What major events happened during Thomas W. Jones's lifetime?
During Thomas W.'s lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 6); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 20); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 28); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 37); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 47); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas W. Jones?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas W.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Death
1937
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