Herbert Williams (1883–1946)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1946
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- Names in Stone
When was Herbert Williams born? 1883.
When did Herbert Williams die? 1946.
Life story
Herbert Williams (1883–1946) was born in 1883, and died in 1946, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Herbert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Herbert's life.
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1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 17 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 25 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 34 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 44 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 52 — The Social Security Act was signed
1941 · age 58 — The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II
Questions about Herbert Williams
When was Herbert Williams born?
Herbert Williams was born in 1883.
When did Herbert Williams die?
Herbert Williams died in 1946.
How old was Herbert Williams at the time of death?
Herbert Williams was about 63 years old.
Where is Herbert Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Herbert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Herbert Williams was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Herbert was born.
Who was president when Herbert Williams died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Herbert died.
What generation was Herbert Williams part of?
Born in 1883, Herbert Williams was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Herbert Williams's lifetime?
During Herbert's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 20); World War I began (1914, age 31); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 44); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 54); World War II ended (1945, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Herbert Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Herbert's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1883
Death
1946
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