James Blanchard (1786–1854)
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- Born
- 1786
- Died
- 1854
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- Names in Stone
When was James Blanchard born? 1786.
When did James Blanchard die? 1854.
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James Blanchard (1786–1854) was born in 1786, and died in 1854, at about age 68. 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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1787 · age 1 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 4 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 17 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 26 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 39 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 59 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 60 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 62 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was James Blanchard born?
James Blanchard was born in 1786.
When did James Blanchard die?
James Blanchard died in 1854.
How old was James Blanchard at the time of death?
James Blanchard was about 68 years old.
Where is James Blanchard 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 Blanchard died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Blanchard's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 1); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 17); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 39); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Blanchard?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1786
Death
1854
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