James Aish (1849–1925)
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- Born
- 1849
- Died
- 1925
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- Names in Stone
When was James Aish born? 1849.
When did James Aish die? 1925.
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James Aish (1849–1925) was born in 1849, and died in 1925, at about age 76. 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 12 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 49 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 65 — World War I began
1920 · age 71 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was James Aish born?
James Aish was born in 1849.
When did James Aish die?
James Aish died in 1925.
How old was James Aish at the time of death?
James Aish was about 76 years old.
Where is James Aish 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 Aish was born?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
Who was president when James Aish died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Aish's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 57); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Aish?
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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1849
Death
1925
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