James Leach (1850–1924)

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    Born
    1850
    Died
    1924

    When was James Leach born? 1850.

    When did James Leach die? 1924.

    Life story

    James Leach (1850–1924) was born in 1850, and died in 1924, at about age 74. 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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    The world James lived through

    1. 1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 48 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 64 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 70 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about James Leach

    When was James Leach born?

    James Leach was born in 1850.

    When did James Leach die?

    James Leach died in 1924.

    How old was James Leach at the time of death?

    James Leach was about 74 years old.

    Where is James Leach 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 Leach was born?

    In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.

    Who was president when James Leach died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James died.

    What major events happened during James Leach's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 56); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 67).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Leach?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1850

    2. Death

      1924

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Leach (1850–1924)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-leach-1850-1924-84add2fe/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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