James Dimick (1839–1913)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1839 in Morgan, IL
    Died
    1913 in Montpelier, ID

    When was James Dimick born? 1839 in Morgan, IL.

    When did James Dimick die? 1913 in Montpelier, ID.

    Life story

    James Dimick (1839–1913) was born in 1839 in Morgan, IL, and died in 1913 in Montpelier, ID, at about age 74. 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

    1. 1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 22 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 37 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 59 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 67 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about James Dimick

    When was James Dimick born?

    James Dimick was born in 1839 in Morgan, IL.

    Where was James Dimick born?

    James Dimick was born in Morgan, IL.

    When did James Dimick die?

    James Dimick died in 1913 in Montpelier, ID.

    Where did James Dimick die?

    James Dimick died in Montpelier, ID.

    How old was James Dimick at the time of death?

    James Dimick was about 74 years old.

    Where is James Dimick 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 Dimick was born?

    Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when James was born.

    Who was president when James Dimick died?

    In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.

    What major events happened during James Dimick's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the American Civil War began (1861, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 37); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 59); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 67).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Dimick?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1839

      Morgan, IL

    2. Death

      1913

      Montpelier, ID

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Dimick (1839–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-dimick-1839-1913-a8b156d5/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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