David Williams (1786–1863)
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- Born
- 1786
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was David Williams born? 1786.
When did David Williams die? 1863.
Life story
David Williams (1786–1863) was born in 1786, and died in 1863, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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1787 · age 1 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 17 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 39 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 60 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 75 — The American Civil War began
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When was David Williams born?
David Williams was born in 1786.
When did David Williams die?
David Williams died in 1863.
How old was David Williams at the time of death?
David Williams was about 77 years old.
Where is David Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Williams died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Williams's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 1); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 17); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 39); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 60); the American Civil War began (1861, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Williams?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1786
Death
1863
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