Jonathan Plott (1805–1886)

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    Born
    1805
    Died
    1886

    When was Jonathan Plott born? 1805.

    When did Jonathan Plott die? 1886.

    Life story

    Jonathan Plott (1805–1886) was born in 1805, and died in 1886, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Jonathan's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jonathan's life.

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    The world Jonathan lived through

    1. 1812 · age 7 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 40 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 43 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 58 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 62 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 66 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1886 · age 81 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Jonathan Plott

    When was Jonathan Plott born?

    Jonathan Plott was born in 1805.

    When did Jonathan Plott die?

    Jonathan Plott died in 1886.

    How old was Jonathan Plott at the time of death?

    Jonathan Plott was about 81 years old.

    Where is Jonathan Plott buried?

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

    Who was president when Jonathan Plott was born?

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

    Who was president when Jonathan Plott died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Jonathan died.

    What major events happened during Jonathan Plott's lifetime?

    During Jonathan's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 41); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 58); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 64); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 81).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Jonathan Plott?

    Federal censuses taken during Jonathan's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1805

    2. Death

      1886

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Jonathan Plott (1805–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jonathan-plott-1805-1886-5660d394/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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