James Harrison Henson (1850–1927)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1927
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- Names in Stone
When was James Harrison Henson born? 1850.
When did James Harrison Henson die? 1927.
Life story
James Harrison Henson (1850–1927) was born in 1850, and died in 1927, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents James Harrison's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James Harrison's life.
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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 48 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 64 — World War I began
1920 · age 70 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about James Harrison Henson
When was James Harrison Henson born?
James Harrison Henson was born in 1850.
When did James Harrison Henson die?
James Harrison Henson died in 1927.
How old was James Harrison Henson at the time of death?
James Harrison Henson was about 77 years old.
Where is James Harrison Henson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James Harrison's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Harrison Henson was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when James Harrison Henson died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James Harrison died.
What major events happened during James Harrison Henson's lifetime?
During James Harrison's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 56); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Harrison Henson?
Federal censuses taken during James Harrison's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named James Harrison Henson are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Harrison Henson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1850
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1927
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AncestryData, "James Harrison Henson (1850–1927)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-harrison-henson-1850-1927-a84461ba/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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