Thomas Clenon (1854–1921)

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    Born
    1854
    Died
    1921

    When was Thomas Clenon born? 1854.

    When did Thomas Clenon die? 1921.

    Life story

    Thomas Clenon (1854–1921) was born in 1854, and died in 1921, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.

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    The world Thomas lived through

    1. 1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 60 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Thomas Clenon

    When was Thomas Clenon born?

    Thomas Clenon was born in 1854.

    When did Thomas Clenon die?

    Thomas Clenon died in 1921.

    How old was Thomas Clenon at the time of death?

    Thomas Clenon was about 67 years old.

    Where is Thomas Clenon buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Thomas Clenon was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Thomas was born.

    Who was president when Thomas Clenon died?

    In 1921, the U.S. presidents were Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding.

    What major events happened during Thomas Clenon's lifetime?

    During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Clenon?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1854

    2. Death

      1921

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas Clenon (1854–1921)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-clenon-1854-1921-a40ce8a8/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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