James Bain (1757–1832)
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- Born
- 1757
- Died
- 1832
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- Names in Stone
When was James Bain born? 1757.
When did James Bain die? 1832.
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James Bain (1757–1832) was born in 1757, and died in 1832, at about age 75. 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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1776 · age 19 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 30 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 33 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 46 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 55 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 68 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was James Bain born?
James Bain was born in 1757.
When did James Bain die?
James Bain died in 1832.
How old was James Bain at the time of death?
James Bain was about 75 years old.
Where is James Bain 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 Bain died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Bain's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 19); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 30); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 33); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 46); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 55); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Bain?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1832
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