Alexander Jameson (1829–1884)

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Born: 1829
Died: 1884
Source: Names in Stone

When was Alexander Jameson born? 1829.

When did Alexander Jameson die? 1884.

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Alexander Jameson (1829–1884) was born in 1829, and died in 1884, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Alexander's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alexander's life.

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The world Alexander lived through

1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

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When was Alexander Jameson born?

Alexander Jameson was born in 1829.

When did Alexander Jameson die?

Alexander Jameson died in 1884.

How old was Alexander Jameson at the time of death?

Alexander Jameson was about 55 years old.

Where is Alexander Jameson buried?

A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alexander's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

Who was president when Alexander Jameson was born?

In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

Who was president when Alexander Jameson died?

Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Alexander died.

What major events happened during Alexander Jameson's lifetime?

During Alexander's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 42).

Which U.S. censuses would include Alexander Jameson?

Federal censuses taken during Alexander's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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Death
1884
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AncestryData, "Alexander Jameson (1829–1884)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alexander-jameson-1829-1884-5674ca85/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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