James W. Brinkerhuff (1811–1874)
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- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1874 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado
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- Names in Stone
When was James W. Brinkerhuff born? 1811.
When did James W. Brinkerhuff die? 1874 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
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James W. Brinkerhuff (1811–1874) was born in 1811, and died in 1874 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents James W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James W.'s life.
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1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was James W. Brinkerhuff born?
James W. Brinkerhuff was born in 1811.
When did James W. Brinkerhuff die?
James W. Brinkerhuff died in 1874 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
Where did James W. Brinkerhuff die?
James W. Brinkerhuff died in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
How old was James W. Brinkerhuff at the time of death?
James W. Brinkerhuff was about 63 years old.
Where is James W. Brinkerhuff buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James W.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James W. Brinkerhuff was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when James W. was born.
Who was president when James W. Brinkerhuff died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when James W. died.
What major events happened during James W. Brinkerhuff's lifetime?
During James W.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 34); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 56); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 60).
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Federal censuses taken during James W.'s lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1811
Death
1874
Ralston's Crossing, Colorado
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