James Mcaleer (1882–1940)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1882
    Died
    1940

    When was James Mcaleer born? 1882.

    When did James Mcaleer die? 1940.

    Life story

    James Mcaleer (1882–1940) was born in 1882, and died in 1940, at about age 58. 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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    The world James lived through

    1. 1886 · age 4 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1900 · age 18 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    3. 1908 · age 26 — Ford introduced the Model T

    4. 1917 · age 35 — The United States entered World War I

    5. 1927 · age 45 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    6. 1935 · age 53 — The Social Security Act was signed

    Questions about James Mcaleer

    When was James Mcaleer born?

    James Mcaleer was born in 1882.

    When did James Mcaleer die?

    James Mcaleer died in 1940.

    How old was James Mcaleer at the time of death?

    James Mcaleer was about 58 years old.

    Where is James Mcaleer 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 Mcaleer was born?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when James was born.

    Who was president when James Mcaleer died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when James died.

    What major events happened during James Mcaleer's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 4); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 18); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 26); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 35); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 45); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 53).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Mcaleer?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1882

    2. Death

      1940

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Mcaleer (1882–1940)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-mcaleer-1882-1940-74797ea4/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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