James Garnes (1886–1924)
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- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1924
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- Names in Stone
When was James Garnes born? 1886.
When did James Garnes die? 1924.
Life story
James Garnes (1886–1924) was born in 1886, and died in 1924, at about age 38. 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
1886 · age 0 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 12 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 17 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 22 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 28 — World War I began
1918 · age 32 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about James Garnes
When was James Garnes born?
James Garnes was born in 1886.
When did James Garnes die?
James Garnes died in 1924.
How old was James Garnes at the time of death?
James Garnes was about 38 years old.
Where is James Garnes 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 Garnes was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Garnes died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James died.
What generation was James Garnes part of?
Born in 1886, James Garnes was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year James Garnes was born?
In 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
What major events happened during James Garnes's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 0); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 12); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 17); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 22); World War I began (1914, age 28); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Garnes?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1886
Death
1924
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