Thomas Jessop (1840–1899)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1840
- Died
- 1899
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Jessop born? 1840.
When did Thomas Jessop die? 1899.
Life story
Thomas Jessop (1840–1899) was born in 1840, and died in 1899, at about age 59. 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
1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 46 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 58 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Thomas Jessop
When was Thomas Jessop born?
Thomas Jessop was born in 1840.
When did Thomas Jessop die?
Thomas Jessop died in 1899.
How old was Thomas Jessop at the time of death?
Thomas Jessop was about 59 years old.
Where is Thomas Jessop 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 Jessop was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Jessop died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Jessop's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the American Civil War began (1861, age 21); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 36); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Jessop?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1840
Death
1899
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AncestryData, "Thomas Jessop (1840–1899)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-jessop-1840-1899-e2217dce/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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