Clark Jones (1807–1873)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1807
    Died
    1873

    When was Clark Jones born? 1807.

    When did Clark Jones die? 1873.

    Life story

    Clark Jones (1807–1873) was born in 1807, and died in 1873, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Clark's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Clark's life.

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    The world Clark lived through

    1. 1812 · age 5 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 38 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 41 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 56 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 60 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 64 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Clark Jones

    When was Clark Jones born?

    Clark Jones was born in 1807.

    When did Clark Jones die?

    Clark Jones died in 1873.

    How old was Clark Jones at the time of death?

    Clark Jones was about 66 years old.

    Where is Clark Jones buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Clark's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Clark Jones was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Clark was born.

    Who was president when Clark Jones died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Clark died.

    What major events happened during Clark Jones's lifetime?

    During Clark's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 5); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 41); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 56); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 60); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 64).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Clark Jones?

    Federal censuses taken during Clark's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1807

    2. Death

      1873

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Clark Jones (1807–1873)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/clark-jones-1807-1873-92e674ed/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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