James Strain (1787–1864)
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- Born
- 1787
- Died
- 1864
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When was James Strain born? 1787.
When did James Strain die? 1864.
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James Strain (1787–1864) was born in 1787, and died in 1864, at about age 77. 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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1787 · age 0 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 16 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 38 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 59 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 74 — The American Civil War began
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When was James Strain born?
James Strain was born in 1787.
When did James Strain die?
James Strain died in 1864.
How old was James Strain at the time of death?
James Strain was about 77 years old.
Where is James Strain 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 Strain died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when James died.
What happened in the world the year James Strain was born?
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed.
What major events happened during James Strain's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 0); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 16); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 38); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 59); the American Civil War began (1861, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Strain?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1787
Death
1864
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