James Bradford (1843–1895)
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1895
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- Names in Stone
When was James Bradford born? 1843.
When did James Bradford die? 1895.
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James Bradford (1843–1895) was born in 1843, and died in 1895, at about age 52. 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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1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 24 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 28 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 43 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was James Bradford born?
James Bradford was born in 1843.
When did James Bradford die?
James Bradford died in 1895.
How old was James Bradford at the time of death?
James Bradford was about 52 years old.
Where is James Bradford 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 Bradford was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Bradford died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Bradford's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 5); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 20); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 24); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 28); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Bradford?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1843
Death
1895
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