James Shadrach (1925–1985)

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    Born
    1925
    Died
    1985

    When was James Shadrach born? 1925.

    When did James Shadrach die? 1985.

    Life story

    James Shadrach (1925–1985) was born in 1925, and died in 1985, at about age 60. 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. 1927 · age 2 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic

    2. 1937 · age 12 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened

    3. 1945 · age 20 — World War II ended

    4. 1954 · age 29 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education

    5. 1962 · age 37 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place

    6. 1969 · age 44 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon

    7. 1980 · age 55 — Mount St. Helens erupted

    Questions about James Shadrach

    When was James Shadrach born?

    James Shadrach was born in 1925.

    When did James Shadrach die?

    James Shadrach died in 1985.

    How old was James Shadrach at the time of death?

    James Shadrach was about 60 years old.

    Where is James Shadrach 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 Shadrach was born?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when James was born.

    Who was president when James Shadrach died?

    Ronald Reagan was president of the United States when James died.

    What generation was James Shadrach part of?

    Born in 1925, James Shadrach was part of the Greatest Generation.

    What major events happened during James Shadrach's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 2); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 14); the Korean War began (1950, age 25); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 34); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 44).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James Shadrach?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1925

    2. Death

      1985

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James Shadrach (1925–1985)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-shadrach-1925-1985-a5651168/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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