John Clark (1811–1890)
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- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1890
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Clark born? 1811.
When did John Clark die? 1890.
Life story
John Clark (1811–1890) was born in 1811, and died in 1890, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 75 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about John Clark
When was John Clark born?
John Clark was born in 1811.
When did John Clark die?
John Clark died in 1890.
How old was John Clark at the time of death?
John Clark was about 79 years old.
Where is John Clark buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Clark was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Clark died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Clark's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 35); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 58); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Clark?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1811
Death
1890
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