James Parm (1850–1931)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1931
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- Names in Stone
When was James Parm born? 1850.
When did James Parm die? 1931.
Life story
James Parm (1850–1931) was born in 1850, and died in 1931, at about age 81. 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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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 48 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 64 — World War I began
1920 · age 70 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about James Parm
When was James Parm born?
James Parm was born in 1850.
When did James Parm die?
James Parm died in 1931.
How old was James Parm at the time of death?
James Parm was about 81 years old.
Where is James Parm 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 Parm was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when James Parm died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Parm's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 56); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 67); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Parm?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named James Parm are on AncestryData?
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1850
Death
1931
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AncestryData, "James Parm (1850–1931)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-parm-1850-1931-58f7a22c/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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