James Morse (1896–1922)
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- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1922
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James Morse born? 1896.
When did James Morse die? 1922.
Life story
James Morse (1896–1922) was born in 1896, and died in 1922, at about age 26. 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
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 7 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 12 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 18 — World War I began
1918 · age 22 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about James Morse
When was James Morse born?
James Morse was born in 1896.
When did James Morse die?
James Morse died in 1922.
How old was James Morse at the time of death?
James Morse was about 26 years old.
Where is James Morse 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 Morse was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Morse died?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when James died.
What generation was James Morse part of?
Born in 1896, James Morse was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during James Morse's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 7); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 12); World War I began (1914, age 18); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 22).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Morse?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920.
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1896
Death
1922
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AncestryData, "James Morse (1896–1922)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-morse-1896-1922-d69fa011/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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