Jonathan Rooke (1791–1854)
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- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1854
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- Names in Stone
When was Jonathan Rooke born? 1791.
When did Jonathan Rooke die? 1854.
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Jonathan Rooke (1791–1854) was born in 1791, and died in 1854, at about age 63. 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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1803 · age 12 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 21 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 34 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 54 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 55 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 57 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Jonathan Rooke born?
Jonathan Rooke was born in 1791.
When did Jonathan Rooke die?
Jonathan Rooke died in 1854.
How old was Jonathan Rooke at the time of death?
Jonathan Rooke was about 63 years old.
Where is Jonathan Rooke 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 Rooke was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Jonathan was born.
Who was president when Jonathan Rooke died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Jonathan died.
What major events happened during Jonathan Rooke's lifetime?
During Jonathan's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 21); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 34); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 54); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 55); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 57).
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1791
Death
1854
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