Jonathan Plott (1805–1886)
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- Born
- 1805
- Died
- 1886
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- Names in Stone
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
1812 · age 7 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 40 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 43 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 58 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 62 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 66 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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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1805
Death
1886
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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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