James Chapman (1792–1847)
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- Born
- 1792
- Died
- 1847
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- Names in Stone
When was James Chapman born? 1792.
When did James Chapman die? 1847.
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James Chapman (1792–1847) was born in 1792, and died in 1847, at about age 55. 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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1803 · age 11 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 20 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 33 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 53 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 54 — The Mexican–American War began
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When was James Chapman born?
James Chapman was born in 1792.
When did James Chapman die?
James Chapman died in 1847.
How old was James Chapman at the time of death?
James Chapman was about 55 years old.
Where is James Chapman 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 Chapman was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Chapman died?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Chapman's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 11); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 20); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 33); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 53); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Chapman?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1792
Death
1847
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