Jacob Cline (1818–1868)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1868
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Jacob Cline born? 1818.
When did Jacob Cline die? 1868.
Life story
Jacob Cline (1818–1868) was born in 1818, and died in 1868, at about age 50. 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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The world Jacob lived through
1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 27 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 30 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 45 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 49 — The United States purchased Alaska
Questions about Jacob Cline
When was Jacob Cline born?
Jacob Cline was born in 1818.
When did Jacob Cline die?
Jacob Cline died in 1868.
How old was Jacob Cline at the time of death?
Jacob Cline was about 50 years old.
Where is Jacob Cline 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 Cline was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Jacob was born.
Who was president when Jacob Cline died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Jacob died.
What major events happened during Jacob Cline's lifetime?
During Jacob'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jacob Cline?
Federal censuses taken during Jacob's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
How many people named Jacob Cline are on AncestryData?
2 people named Jacob Cline are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1818
Death
1868
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AncestryData, "Jacob Cline (1818–1868)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jacob-cline-1818-1868-e0d44577/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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