Irene Williams (1891–1920)
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- Born
- 1891
- Died
- 1920
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Irene Williams born? 1891.
When did Irene Williams die? 1920.
Life story
Irene Williams (1891–1920) was born in 1891, and died in 1920, at about age 29. A cemetery record documents Irene's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Irene's life.
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The world Irene lived through
1892 · age 1 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 9 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 15 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 21 — The Titanic sank
1917 · age 26 — The United States entered World War I
1920 · age 29 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Irene Williams
When was Irene Williams born?
Irene Williams was born in 1891.
When did Irene Williams die?
Irene Williams died in 1920.
How old was Irene Williams at the time of death?
Irene Williams was about 29 years old.
Where is Irene Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Irene's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Irene Williams was born?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Irene was born.
Who was president when Irene Williams died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Irene died.
What generation was Irene Williams part of?
Born in 1891, Irene Williams was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Irene Williams's lifetime?
During Irene's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 9); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 15); the Titanic sank (1912, age 21); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 26); women won the right to vote in the United States (1920, age 29).
Which U.S. censuses would include Irene Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Irene's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920.
How many people named Irene Williams are on AncestryData?
2 people named Irene Williams are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1891
Death
1920
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AncestryData, "Irene Williams (1891–1920)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/irene-williams-1891-1920-db2a4b1f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Born 1939 in North Carolina
Died 2012 in Brooklyn NY
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