Henry Williams (1898–1971)
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- Born
- 1898
- Died
- 1971
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Williams born? 1898.
When did Henry Williams die? 1971.
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Henry Williams (1898–1971) was born in 1898, and died in 1971, at about age 73. 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
1898 · age 0 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 10 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 20 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 35 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1941 · age 43 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
1950 · age 52 — The Korean War began
1957 · age 59 — The Soviet Union launched Sputnik
1964 · age 66 — The Civil Rights Act was signed
Questions about Henry Williams
When was Henry Williams born?
Henry Williams was born in 1898.
When did Henry Williams die?
Henry Williams died in 1971.
How old was Henry Williams at the time of death?
Henry Williams was about 73 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?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Williams died?
Richard Nixon was president of the United States when Henry died.
What generation was Henry Williams part of?
Born in 1898, Henry Williams was part of the Lost Generation.
What happened in the world the year Henry Williams was born?
In 1898, the Spanish–American War was fought.
What major events happened during Henry Williams's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 0); World War I began (1914, age 16); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 35); World War II ended (1945, age 47); the Soviet Union launched Sputnik (1957, age 59); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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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1898
Death
1971
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