William Chaney (1897–1981)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1981 in MEIGS, OHIO
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was William Chaney born? 1897.
When did William Chaney die? 1981 in MEIGS, OHIO.
Life story
William Chaney (1897–1981) was born in 1897, and died in 1981 in MEIGS, OHIO, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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The world William lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
Questions about William Chaney
When was William Chaney born?
William Chaney was born in 1897.
When did William Chaney die?
William Chaney died in 1981 in MEIGS, OHIO.
Where did William Chaney die?
William Chaney died in MEIGS, OHIO.
How old was William Chaney at the time of death?
William Chaney was about 84 years old.
Where is William Chaney buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Chaney was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when William Chaney died?
In 1981, the U.S. presidents were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
What generation was William Chaney part of?
Born in 1897, William Chaney was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William Chaney's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); World War I began (1914, age 17); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 36); World War II ended (1945, age 48); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 60); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Chaney?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1897
Death
1981
MEIGS, OHIO
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