James Tracy (1862–1904)
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- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1904
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- Names in Stone
When was James Tracy born? 1862.
When did James Tracy die? 1904.
Life story
James Tracy (1862–1904) was born in 1862, and died in 1904, at about age 42. 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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1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 5 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 9 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 24 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 36 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 41 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about James Tracy
When was James Tracy born?
James Tracy was born in 1862.
When did James Tracy die?
James Tracy died in 1904.
How old was James Tracy at the time of death?
James Tracy was about 42 years old.
Where is James Tracy 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 Tracy was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Tracy died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Tracy's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 5); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 9); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 24); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 36); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Tracy?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named James Tracy are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Tracy are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1862
Death
1904
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