James Campbell (1865–1928)
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- Born
- 1865
- Died
- 1928
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- Names in Stone
When was James Campbell born? 1865.
When did James Campbell die? 1928.
Life story
James Campbell (1865–1928) was born in 1865, and died in 1928, at about age 63. 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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The world James lived through
1865 · age 0 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 6 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 27 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 38 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 47 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 53 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about James Campbell
When was James Campbell born?
James Campbell was born in 1865.
When did James Campbell die?
James Campbell died in 1928.
How old was James Campbell at the time of death?
James Campbell was about 63 years old.
Where is James Campbell 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 Campbell was born?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Who was president when James Campbell died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James died.
What happened in the world the year James Campbell was born?
In 1865, the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated.
What major events happened during James Campbell's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 6); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 27); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 38); the Titanic sank (1912, age 47); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Campbell?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1865
Death
1928
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