James Johnson (1797–1886)
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- Born
- 1797
- Died
- 1886
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- Names in Stone
When was James Johnson born? 1797.
When did James Johnson die? 1886.
Life story
James Johnson (1797–1886) was born in 1797, and died in 1886, at about age 89. 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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1803 · age 6 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 28 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 49 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 64 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 68 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 72 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 79 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about James Johnson
When was James Johnson born?
James Johnson was born in 1797.
When did James Johnson die?
James Johnson died in 1886.
How old was James Johnson at the time of death?
James Johnson was about 89 years old.
Where is James Johnson 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 Johnson was born?
In 1797, the U.S. presidents were George Washington and John Adams.
Who was president when James Johnson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Johnson's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 6); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 48); the American Civil War began (1861, age 64); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 70); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Johnson?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1797
Death
1886
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