Wiiliam Clark (1784–1844)
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- Born
- 1784
- Died
- 1844
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- Names in Stone
When was Wiiliam Clark born? 1784.
When did Wiiliam Clark die? 1844.
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Wiiliam Clark (1784–1844) was born in 1784, and died in 1844, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Wiiliam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wiiliam's life.
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The world Wiiliam lived through
1787 · age 3 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 6 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 19 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 28 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 41 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Wiiliam Clark born?
Wiiliam Clark was born in 1784.
When did Wiiliam Clark die?
Wiiliam Clark died in 1844.
How old was Wiiliam Clark at the time of death?
Wiiliam Clark was about 60 years old.
Where is Wiiliam Clark buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wiiliam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wiiliam Clark died?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Wiiliam died.
What major events happened during Wiiliam Clark's lifetime?
During Wiiliam's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 3); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 6); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 19); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 28); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wiiliam Clark?
Federal censuses taken during Wiiliam's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1784
Death
1844
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