Esther Clark (1818–1874)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1874
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Esther Clark born? 1818.
When did Esther Clark die? 1874.
Life story
Esther Clark (1818–1874) was born in 1818, and died in 1874, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Esther's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Esther's life.

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The world Esther lived through
1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 51 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Esther Clark born?
Esther Clark was born in 1818.
When did Esther Clark die?
Esther Clark died in 1874.
How old was Esther Clark at the time of death?
Esther Clark was about 56 years old.
Where is Esther Clark buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Esther's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Esther Clark was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Esther was born.
Who was president when Esther Clark died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Esther died.
What major events happened during Esther Clark's lifetime?
During Esther's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 28); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include Esther Clark?
Federal censuses taken during Esther's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1818
Death
1874
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