James Barker (1808–1859)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1859
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- Names in Stone
When was James Barker born? 1808.
When did James Barker die? 1859.
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James Barker (1808–1859) was born in 1808, and died in 1859, at about age 51. 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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1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 17 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 38 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was James Barker born?
James Barker was born in 1808.
When did James Barker die?
James Barker died in 1859.
How old was James Barker at the time of death?
James Barker was about 51 years old.
Where is James Barker 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 Barker was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Barker died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Barker's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 17); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Barker?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1808
Death
1859
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