James V. Evans (1857–1898)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1898
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- Names in Stone
When was James V. Evans born? 1857.
When did James V. Evans die? 1898.
Life story
James V. Evans (1857–1898) was born in 1857, and died in 1898, at about age 41. A cemetery record documents James V.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James V.'s life.
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1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 12 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 19 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 35 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was James V. Evans born?
James V. Evans was born in 1857.
When did James V. Evans die?
James V. Evans died in 1898.
How old was James V. Evans at the time of death?
James V. Evans was about 41 years old.
Where is James V. Evans buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James V.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James V. Evans was born?
In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when James V. Evans died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when James V. died.
What major events happened during James V. Evans's lifetime?
During James V.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 19); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 35).
Which U.S. censuses would include James V. Evans?
Federal censuses taken during James V.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1857
Death
1898
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