James Ranson (1791–1808)
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- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1808
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James Ranson born? 1791.
When did James Ranson die? 1808.
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James Ranson (1791–1808) was born in 1791, and died in 1808, at about age 17. 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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1803 · age 12 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
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When was James Ranson born?
James Ranson was born in 1791.
When did James Ranson die?
James Ranson died in 1808.
How old was James Ranson at the time of death?
James Ranson was about 17 years old.
Where is James Ranson 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 Ranson was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Ranson died?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Ranson's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Ranson?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1800.
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1791
Death
1808
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AncestryData, "James Ranson (1791–1808)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-ranson-1791-1808-e848b6d5/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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