James Butler (1874–1879)
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- Born
- 1874
- Died
- 1879
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When was James Butler born? 1874.
When did James Butler die? 1879.
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James Butler (1874–1879) was born in 1874, and died in 1879, at about age 5. 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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1876 · age 2 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was James Butler born?
James Butler was born in 1874.
When did James Butler die?
James Butler died in 1879.
How old was James Butler at the time of death?
James Butler was about 5 years old.
Where is James Butler 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 Butler was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Butler died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Butler's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 2).
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1874
Death
1879
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