James H. Sears (1839–1892)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1892
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- Names in Stone
When was James H. Sears born? 1839.
When did James H. Sears die? 1892.
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James H. Sears (1839–1892) was born in 1839, and died in 1892, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents James H.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James H.'s life.
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1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 47 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was James H. Sears born?
James H. Sears was born in 1839.
When did James H. Sears die?
James H. Sears died in 1892.
How old was James H. Sears at the time of death?
James H. Sears was about 53 years old.
Where is James H. Sears buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James H.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James H. Sears was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when James H. was born.
Who was president when James H. Sears died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when James H. died.
What major events happened during James H. Sears's lifetime?
During James H.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 9); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 32); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include James H. Sears?
Federal censuses taken during James H.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1839
Death
1892
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