James West (1840–1905)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1840 in West Walton, Eng
- Died
- 1905
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was James West born? 1840 in West Walton, Eng.
When did James West die? 1905.
Life story
James West (1840–1905) was born in 1840 in West Walton, Eng, and died in 1905, at about age 65. 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
1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 46 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 58 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 63 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about James West
When was James West born?
James West was born in 1840 in West Walton, Eng.
Where was James West born?
James West was born in West Walton, Eng.
When did James West die?
James West died in 1905.
How old was James West at the time of death?
James West was about 65 years old.
Where is James West 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 West was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James West died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James West's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the American Civil War began (1861, age 21); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 36); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include James West?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1840
West Walton, Eng
Death
1905
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