Peter Clark (1805–1888)
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- Born
- 1805
- Died
- 1888
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Clark born? 1805.
When did Peter Clark die? 1888.
Life story
Peter Clark (1805–1888) was born in 1805, and died in 1888, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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The world Peter 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 Peter Clark
When was Peter Clark born?
Peter Clark was born in 1805.
When did Peter Clark die?
Peter Clark died in 1888.
How old was Peter Clark at the time of death?
Peter Clark was about 83 years old.
Where is Peter Clark buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Clark was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Clark died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Peter died.
What major events happened during Peter Clark's lifetime?
During Peter'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 Peter Clark?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named Peter Clark are on AncestryData?
2 people named Peter Clark are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1805
Death
1888
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AncestryData, "Peter Clark (1805–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-clark-1805-1888-acc9f953/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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