James M. Evans Jr. (1836–1855)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1836
    Died
    1855

    When was James M. Evans born? 1836.

    When did James M. Evans die? 1855.

    Life story

    James M. Evans Jr. (1836–1855) was born in 1836, and died in 1855, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents James M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James M.'s life.

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    The world James M. lived through

    1. 1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1846 · age 10 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about James M. Evans

    When was James M. Evans born?

    James M. Evans was born in 1836.

    When did James M. Evans die?

    James M. Evans died in 1855.

    How old was James M. Evans at the time of death?

    James M. Evans was about 19 years old.

    Where is James M. Evans buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when James M. Evans was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when James M. was born.

    Who was president when James M. Evans died?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when James M. died.

    What major events happened during James M. Evans's lifetime?

    During James M.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 10); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 12).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James M. Evans?

    Federal censuses taken during James M.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1836

    2. Death

      1855

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James M. Evans (1836–1855)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-m-evans-1836-1855-74802e66/, accessed 2026-11-15.

    https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-m-evans-1836-1855-74802e66/

    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Other James M. Evans records

    Born 1857

    Died 1898

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