James Cunningham (1767–1814)
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- Born
- 1767
- Died
- 1814
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When was James Cunningham born? 1767.
When did James Cunningham die? 1814.
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James Cunningham (1767–1814) was born in 1767, and died in 1814, at about age 47. 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
1776 · age 9 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 20 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 23 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 36 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 45 — The War of 1812 began
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When was James Cunningham born?
James Cunningham was born in 1767.
When did James Cunningham die?
James Cunningham died in 1814.
How old was James Cunningham at the time of death?
James Cunningham was about 47 years old.
Where is James Cunningham 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 Cunningham died?
James Madison was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Cunningham's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 9); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 20); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 23); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 36); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 45).
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Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810.
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1767
Death
1814
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AncestryData, "James Cunningham (1767–1814)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-cunningham-1767-1814-eab1ab9e/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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