James William Wilson (1862–1907)
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- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1907
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- Names in Stone
When was James William Wilson born? 1862.
When did James William Wilson die? 1907.
Life story
James William Wilson (1862–1907) was born in 1862, and died in 1907, at about age 45. A cemetery record documents James William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James William's life.
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The world James William lived through
1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 5 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 9 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 24 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 36 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 41 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about James William Wilson
When was James William Wilson born?
James William Wilson was born in 1862.
When did James William Wilson die?
James William Wilson died in 1907.
How old was James William Wilson at the time of death?
James William Wilson was about 45 years old.
Where is James William Wilson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James William Wilson was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when James William was born.
Who was president when James William Wilson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when James William died.
What major events happened during James William Wilson's lifetime?
During James William's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 5); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 9); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 24); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 36); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include James William Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during James William's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1862
Death
1907
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