Henry Williams (1860–1913)
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- Born
- 1860
- Died
- 1913
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Williams born? 1860.
When did Henry Williams die? 1913.
Life story
Henry Williams (1860–1913) was born in 1860, and died in 1913, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry's life.
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The world Henry lived through
1861 · age 1 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 5 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 9 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 16 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 32 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 40 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 46 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 52 — The Titanic sank
Questions about Henry Williams
When was Henry Williams born?
Henry Williams was born in 1860.
When did Henry Williams die?
Henry Williams died in 1913.
How old was Henry Williams at the time of death?
Henry Williams was about 53 years old.
Where is Henry Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Henry Williams was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Williams died?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
What major events happened during Henry Williams's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 7); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 16); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Henry Williams are on AncestryData?
3 people named Henry Williams are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1860
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1913
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