James E Peaslee (1879–1939)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1879
    Died
    1939

    When was James E Peaslee born? 1879.

    When did James E Peaslee die? 1939.

    Life story

    James E Peaslee (1879–1939) was born in 1879, and died in 1939, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents James E's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James E's life.

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    The world James E lived through

    1. 1886 · age 7 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 21 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 29 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 38 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 48 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 56 — The Social Security Act was signed

    Questions about James E Peaslee

    When was James E Peaslee born?

    James E Peaslee was born in 1879.

    When did James E Peaslee die?

    James E Peaslee died in 1939.

    How old was James E Peaslee at the time of death?

    James E Peaslee was about 60 years old.

    Where is James E Peaslee buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James E's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when James E Peaslee was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when James E was born.

    Who was president when James E Peaslee died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when James E died.

    What major events happened during James E Peaslee's lifetime?

    During James E's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 7); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 21); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 29); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 38); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 48); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James E Peaslee?

    Federal censuses taken during James E's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1879

    2. Death

      1939

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James E Peaslee (1879–1939)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-e-peaslee-1879-1939-6e12e5be/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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