Eli James (1885–1902)
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- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was Eli James born? 1885.
When did Eli James die? 1902.
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Life story
Eli James (1885–1902) was born in 1885, and died in 1902, at about age 17. A cemetery record documents Eli's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eli's life.
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The world Eli lived through
1886 · age 1 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 7 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 13 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 15 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Eli James
When was Eli James born?
Eli James was born in 1885.
When did Eli James die?
Eli James died in 1902.
How old was Eli James at the time of death?
Eli James was about 17 years old.
Where is Eli James buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eli's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eli James was born?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
Who was president when Eli James died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Eli died.
What generation was Eli James part of?
Born in 1885, Eli James was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Eli James's lifetime?
During Eli's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 7); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 13); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eli James?
Federal censuses taken during Eli's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1885
Death
1902
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AncestryData, "Eli James (1885–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/eli-james-1885-1902-0bce06fa/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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