James Berry (1755–1815)
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- Born
- 1755
- Died
- 1815
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- Names in Stone
When was James Berry born? 1755.
When did James Berry die? 1815.
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James Berry (1755–1815) was born in 1755, and died in 1815, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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1776 · age 21 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 32 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 35 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 48 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 57 — The War of 1812 began
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When was James Berry born?
James Berry was born in 1755.
When did James Berry die?
James Berry died in 1815.
How old was James Berry at the time of death?
James Berry was about 60 years old.
Where is James Berry buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Berry died?
James Madison was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Berry's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 21); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 32); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 35); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 48); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Berry?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810.
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1755
Death
1815
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