Hiram Cronk

Hiram Cronk (29 April 1800-13 May 1905) was an American centenarian who was the last surviving veteran of the war of 1812.

Biography

Hiram cronk was born on 29 April 1800 in the united states. In 1814 at the age of 14 he enlisted in the New York Militia with his father and two brothers. He fought in the defense of Sackett’s Harbor on Lake Ontario, until he was honorably discharged on November 16, 1814. After this he worked as a shoemaker until his death at the age of 105.

Death and Burial

Hiram Cronk died on 13 May 1905 at the age of 105. For a funeral he was given a full united states military burial and funeral.

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