James Hansen (1828–1880)
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- Born
- 1828
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was James Hansen born? 1828.
When did James Hansen die? 1880.
Life story
James Hansen (1828–1880) was born in 1828, and died in 1880, at about age 52. 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 17 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 20 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 35 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 39 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 43 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was James Hansen born?
James Hansen was born in 1828.
When did James Hansen die?
James Hansen died in 1880.
How old was James Hansen at the time of death?
James Hansen was about 52 years old.
Where is James Hansen 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 Hansen was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Hansen died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Hansen's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 17); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 20); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 35); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 39); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Hansen?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named James Hansen are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Hansen are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1828
Death
1880
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AncestryData, "James Hansen (1828–1880)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-hansen-1828-1880-dac43745/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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