He passed away in 1850. He was only 21 years old. [2]
Sources
↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XY43-L6X : 10 February 2018), James Giffin, 21 May 1828; citing , reference 2:16BKV95, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,076.
↑ "Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL91-FFV8 : 16 March 2018), James Giffen, death Feb 1850, Illinois, United States; citing Pub. T1133 Nonpopulation Census Schedules for Illinois, 1850-1880., Film 58, NARA microfilm publications T1133 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).; FamilySearch digital folder 007283672.
See also:
Find A Grave: Memorial #53390318 Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 July 2018), memorial page for James Giffen (22 May 1828–6 Feb 1850), citing Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Terry Magyar (contributor 47053508) .
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