William Torrence (1789–1859)
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- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1859
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- Names in Stone
When was William Torrence born? 1789.
When did William Torrence die? 1859.
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William Torrence (1789–1859) was born in 1789, and died in 1859, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 14 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 36 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 57 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was William Torrence born?
William Torrence was born in 1789.
When did William Torrence die?
William Torrence died in 1859.
How old was William Torrence at the time of death?
William Torrence was about 70 years old.
Where is William Torrence buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Torrence was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Torrence died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Torrence's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 1); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 23); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 56); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Torrence?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1789
Death
1859
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AncestryData, "William Torrence (1789–1859)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-torrence-1789-1859-5de6144d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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