Casey Jones

About Casey Jones

Birth Day: March 14, 1863
Birth Place: Tennessee
Died On: Apr 30, 1900 (age 37)
Birth Sign: Pisces

Casey Jones Net Worth

Casey Jones was born on March 14, 1863 in Tennessee. Railroad engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad who was killed when his passenger train, the Cannonball Express, crashed into a stalled freight train on a rainy night in Vaughan, Mississippi. His efforts to stay on and slow the doomed train, saving the lives of many on board, have made him a folk hero.
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💰Casey Jones Net worth: $14 Million

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About

Railroad Engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad who was killed when his Passenger train, the Cannonball Express, crashed into a stalled freight train on a rainy night in Vaughan, Mississippi. His efforts to stay on and slow the doomed train, saving the lives of many on board, have made him a folk hero.

Before Fame

He worked as a brakeman and fireman for the Mobile & Ohio RR before fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming an Engineer in February 1891.

Trivia

His heroism has been sung about in songs by some of America's most famous Musicians, including Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger and The Grateful Dead.

Family Life

He had been married to Janie Brady for fourteen years at the time of his death. They had three children together.

Associated With

He was portrayed by actor Alan Hale Jr. on the television series Casey Jones.