Brief Life History of Zane Grey
When Zane Grey Nixson was born on 28 April 1934, in Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, United States, his father, William Green Nixson, was 35 and his mother, Ada Jewel Chrisman, was 36. He lived in Election Precinct 28 Fairview, Cullman, Alabama, United States in 1940 and Election Precinct 25 Grassy, Marshall, Alabama, United States in 1950. He died on 4 June 2001, in Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, United States, at the age of 67.
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Sources (4)
- Zane G Nixson, "United States 1950 Census"
- Zane G Nixson, "United States Social Security Death Index"
- Zane Gray Nixson, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
World Events (8)
1935 · The FBI is Established
The Bureau of Investigation's name was changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to help citizens know that the Government is helping protect from threats both domestically and abroad.
1935 · The Social Security Act
This Act was created a basic right to a pension in old age, and insurance against unemployment.
1955 · The Civil Rights Movement Begins
The civil rights movement was a movement to enforce constitutional and legal rights for African Americans that the other Americans enjoyed. By using nonviolent campaigns, those involved secured new recognition in laws and federal protection of all Americans. Moderators worked with Congress to pass of several pieces of legislation that overturned discriminatory practices.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Nixon .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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