James Mcclure (1808–1853)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1808
    Died
    1853

    When was James Mcclure born? 1808.

    When did James Mcclure die? 1853.

    Life story

    James Mcclure (1808–1853) was born in 1808, and died in 1853, at about age 45. 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. 1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1825 · age 17 — The Erie Canal opened

    3. 1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    4. 1846 · age 38 — The Mexican–American War began

    5. 1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about James Mcclure

    When was James Mcclure born?

    James Mcclure was born in 1808.

    When did James Mcclure die?

    James Mcclure died in 1853.

    How old was James Mcclure at the time of death?

    James Mcclure was about 45 years old.

    Where is James Mcclure 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 Mcclure was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when James was born.

    Who was president when James Mcclure died?

    In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.

    What major events happened during James Mcclure's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 17); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Mcclure?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1808

    2. Death

      1853

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Mcclure (1808–1853)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-mcclure-1808-1853-ae2a94a5/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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