Rufus Clarke (1806–1892)
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- Born
- 1806
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Rufus Clarke born? 1806.
When did Rufus Clarke die? 1892.
Life story
Rufus Clarke (1806–1892) was born in 1806, and died in 1892, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Rufus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rufus's life.
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The world Rufus lived through
1812 · age 6 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 39 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 42 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 57 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 61 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 65 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 80 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Rufus Clarke
When was Rufus Clarke born?
Rufus Clarke was born in 1806.
When did Rufus Clarke die?
Rufus Clarke died in 1892.
How old was Rufus Clarke at the time of death?
Rufus Clarke was about 86 years old.
Where is Rufus Clarke buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rufus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rufus Clarke was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Rufus was born.
Who was president when Rufus Clarke died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Rufus died.
What major events happened during Rufus Clarke's lifetime?
During Rufus's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 57); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 63); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rufus Clarke?
Federal censuses taken during Rufus's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1806
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "Rufus Clarke (1806–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rufus-clarke-1806-1892-d8344a5f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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