James White (1818–1844)

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    Born
    1818
    Died
    1844

    When was James White born? 1818.

    When did James White die? 1844.

    Life story

    James White (1818–1844) was born in 1818, and died in 1844, at about age 26. 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

    1. 1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened

    Questions about James White

    When was James White born?

    James White was born in 1818.

    When did James White die?

    James White died in 1844.

    How old was James White at the time of death?

    James White was about 26 years old.

    Where is James White 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 White was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when James was born.

    Who was president when James White died?

    John Tyler was president of the United States when James died.

    What major events happened during James White's lifetime?

    During James's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7).

    Which U.S. censuses would include James White?

    Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1818

    2. Death

      1844

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "James White (1818–1844)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-white-1818-1844-985ab8b9/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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