James Botts (1857–1885)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was James Botts born? 1857.
When did James Botts die? 1885.
Life story
James Botts (1857–1885) was born in 1857, and died in 1885, at about age 28. 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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1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 12 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 14 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 19 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was James Botts born?
James Botts was born in 1857.
When did James Botts die?
James Botts died in 1885.
How old was James Botts at the time of death?
James Botts was about 28 years old.
Where is James Botts 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 Botts was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when James Botts died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during James Botts's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Botts?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1857
Death
1885
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AncestryData, "James Botts (1857–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-botts-1857-1885-8461443b/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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