Moses Clawson (1884–1896)
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- Born
- 1884
- Died
- 1896
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Moses Clawson born? 1884.
When did Moses Clawson die? 1896.
Life story
Moses Clawson (1884–1896) was born in 1884, and died in 1896, at about age 12. A cemetery record documents Moses's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Moses's life.
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1886 · age 2 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 8 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Moses Clawson
When was Moses Clawson born?
Moses Clawson was born in 1884.
When did Moses Clawson die?
Moses Clawson died in 1896.
How old was Moses Clawson at the time of death?
Moses Clawson was about 12 years old.
Where is Moses Clawson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Moses's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Moses Clawson was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Moses was born.
Who was president when Moses Clawson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Moses died.
What generation was Moses Clawson part of?
Born in 1884, Moses Clawson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Moses Clawson's lifetime?
During Moses's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 2); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 8).
Which U.S. censuses would include Moses Clawson?
Federal censuses taken during Moses's lifetime and now public: 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
- 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)
Life events
Birth
1884
Death
1896
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