Francis E. Williams (1922–1998)
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- Born
- 1922
- Died
- 1998
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- Names in Stone
When was Francis E. Williams born? 1922.
When did Francis E. Williams die? 1998.
Life story
Francis E. Williams (1922–1998) was born in 1922, and died in 1998, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Francis E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Francis E.'s life.

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The world Francis E. lived through
1927 · age 5 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 15 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 23 — World War II ended
1954 · age 32 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 40 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
1969 · age 47 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1980 · age 58 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1995 · age 73 — The Oklahoma City bombing took place
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When was Francis E. Williams born?
Francis E. Williams was born in 1922.
When did Francis E. Williams die?
Francis E. Williams died in 1998.
How old was Francis E. Williams at the time of death?
Francis E. Williams was about 76 years old.
Where is Francis E. Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Francis E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Francis E. Williams was born?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Francis E. was born.
Who was president when Francis E. Williams died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Francis E. died.
What generation was Francis E. Williams part of?
Born in 1922, Francis E. Williams was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during Francis E. Williams's lifetime?
During Francis E.'s lifetime: Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 5); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 17); the Korean War began (1950, age 28); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 37); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 47); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Francis E. Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Francis E.'s lifetime and now public: 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1922
Death
1998
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