Charles Williams (1831–1912)

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Born: 1831
Died: 1912
Source: Names in Stone

When was Charles Williams born? 1831.

When did Charles Williams die? 1912.

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Charles Williams (1831–1912) was born in 1831, and died in 1912, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles's life.

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1845 · age 14 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 30 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 36 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 45 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 67 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 75 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

Questions about Charles Williams

When was Charles Williams born?

Charles Williams was born in 1831.

When did Charles Williams die?

Charles Williams died in 1912.

How old was Charles Williams at the time of death?

Charles Williams was about 81 years old.

Where is Charles Williams buried?

A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

Who was president when Charles Williams was born?

Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Charles was born.

Who was president when Charles Williams died?

William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Charles died.

What major events happened during Charles Williams's lifetime?

During Charles's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 14); the American Civil War began (1861, age 30); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 36); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 45); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 67); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 75).

Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Williams?

Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

How many people named Charles Williams are on AncestryData?

2 people named Charles Williams are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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1831
Death
1912
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