James M. Evans Jr. (1836–1855)
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- Born
- 1836
- Died
- 1855
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- Names in Stone
When was James M. Evans born? 1836.
When did James M. Evans die? 1855.
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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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1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 10 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began
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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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1836
Death
1855
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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.
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