John F Clark (1849–1897)
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- Born
- 1849
- Died
- 1897
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- Names in Stone
When was John F Clark born? 1849.
When did John F Clark die? 1897.
Life story
John F Clark (1849–1897) was born in 1849, and died in 1897, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents John F's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John F's life.
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The world John F lived through
1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 16 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 20 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 43 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was John F Clark born?
John F Clark was born in 1849.
When did John F Clark die?
John F Clark died in 1897.
How old was John F Clark at the time of death?
John F Clark was about 48 years old.
Where is John F Clark buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John F's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John F Clark was born?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
Who was president when John F Clark died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during John F Clark's lifetime?
During John F's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 16); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 27); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include John F Clark?
Federal censuses taken during John F's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1849
Death
1897
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