Jacob Clark (1809–1891)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was Jacob Clark born? 1809.
When did Jacob Clark die? 1891.
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Jacob Clark (1809–1891) was born in 1809, and died in 1891, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Jacob's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jacob's life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 77 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Jacob Clark
When was Jacob Clark born?
Jacob Clark was born in 1809.
When did Jacob Clark die?
Jacob Clark died in 1891.
How old was Jacob Clark at the time of death?
Jacob Clark was about 82 years old.
Where is Jacob Clark buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jacob's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jacob Clark was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Jacob Clark died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Jacob died.
What major events happened during Jacob Clark's lifetime?
During Jacob's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 60); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jacob Clark?
Federal censuses taken during Jacob's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1809
Death
1891
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AncestryData, "Jacob Clark (1809–1891)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jacob-clark-1809-1891-75d01230/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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