James Leander Raper (1830–1879)
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- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1879
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- Names in Stone
When was James Leander Raper born? 1830.
When did James Leander Raper die? 1879.
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James Leander Raper (1830–1879) was born in 1830, and died in 1879, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents James Leander's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James Leander's life.
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1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 41 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was James Leander Raper born?
James Leander Raper was born in 1830.
When did James Leander Raper die?
James Leander Raper died in 1879.
How old was James Leander Raper at the time of death?
James Leander Raper was about 49 years old.
Where is James Leander Raper buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James Leander's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Leander Raper was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when James Leander was born.
Who was president when James Leander Raper died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when James Leander died.
What major events happened during James Leander Raper's lifetime?
During James Leander's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 33); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 37); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Leander Raper?
Federal censuses taken during James Leander's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1830
Death
1879
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