James Glover (1827–1883)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was James Glover born? 1827.
When did James Glover die? 1883.
Life story
James Glover (1827–1883) was born in 1827, and died in 1883, at about age 56. 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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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 44 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was James Glover born?
James Glover was born in 1827.
When did James Glover die?
James Glover died in 1883.
How old was James Glover at the time of death?
James Glover was about 56 years old.
Where is James Glover 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 Glover was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Glover died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Glover's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Glover?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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2 people named James Glover are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1827
Death
1883
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AncestryData, "James Glover (1827–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-glover-1827-1883-9bae39b2/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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