James Dewey (1804–1863)
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- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1863
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When was James Dewey born? 1804.
When did James Dewey die? 1863.
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James Dewey (1804–1863) was born in 1804, and died in 1863, at about age 59. 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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1812 · age 8 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 21 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 41 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 42 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 44 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 57 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 59 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was James Dewey born?
James Dewey was born in 1804.
When did James Dewey die?
James Dewey died in 1863.
How old was James Dewey at the time of death?
James Dewey was about 59 years old.
Where is James Dewey 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 Dewey was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Dewey died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Dewey's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 41); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 44); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Dewey?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1804
Death
1863
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