John Thornton Kirkland

1770–1840 (age 70)

Educator

About John Thornton Kirkland

John Thornton Kirkland (1770–1840) lived to age 70. They were an educator. Born in Herkimer County, they died in Boston. They are buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts.

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