James Brown (1774–1858)
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- Born
- 1774
- Died
- 1858
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- Names in Stone
When was James Brown born? 1774.
When did James Brown die? 1858.
Life story
James Brown (1774–1858) was born in 1774, and died in 1858, at about age 84. 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 2 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 16 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 38 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 71 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 74 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was James Brown born?
James Brown was born in 1774.
When did James Brown die?
James Brown died in 1858.
How old was James Brown at the time of death?
James Brown was about 84 years old.
Where is James Brown 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 Brown died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Brown's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 2); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 16); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 38); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 71); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Brown?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
How many people named James Brown are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Brown are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1858
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AncestryData, "James Brown (1774–1858)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-brown-1774-1858-9a1595fd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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