James Wallace (1861–1933)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1933
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James Wallace born? 1861.
When did James Wallace die? 1933.
Life story
James Wallace (1861–1933) was born in 1861, and died in 1933, at about age 72. 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
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 37 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 53 — World War I began
1920 · age 59 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 72 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about James Wallace
When was James Wallace born?
James Wallace was born in 1861.
When did James Wallace die?
James Wallace died in 1933.
How old was James Wallace at the time of death?
James Wallace was about 72 years old.
Where is James Wallace 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 Wallace was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when James Wallace died?
In 1933, the U.S. presidents were Herbert Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What happened in the world the year James Wallace was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during James Wallace's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 56); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Wallace?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named James Wallace are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Wallace are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1861
Death
1933
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AncestryData, "James Wallace (1861–1933)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-wallace-1861-1933-328d3e85/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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