Oregon Death Index and the funeral announcement in the Oregonian both indicate the death was in 1929. Both also indicate he was 80 years old, which would make his birth about 1849, rather than 1858.
Oregon Death Index and the funeral announcement in the Oregonian both indicate the death was in 1929. Both also indicate he was 80 years old, which would make his birth about 1849, rather than 1858.
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Birth and death dates on James's marker are incorrect. All census records suggest his birth was in 1849, and the 1900 U.S. census shows "May 1849." His death certificate confirms his death was in 1929.
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