Irene Williams (1939–2012)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1939 in North Carolina
- Died
- 2012 in Brooklyn NY
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Irene Williams born? 1939 in North Carolina.
When did Irene Williams die? 2012 in Brooklyn NY.
Life story
Irene Williams (1939–2012) was born in 1939 in North Carolina, and died in 2012 in Brooklyn NY, at about age 73. 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
1939 · age 0 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 8 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 16 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 24 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 35 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 47 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 62 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Irene Williams
When was Irene Williams born?
Irene Williams was born in 1939 in North Carolina.
Where was Irene Williams born?
Irene Williams was born in North Carolina.
When did Irene Williams die?
Irene Williams died in 2012 in Brooklyn NY.
Where did Irene Williams die?
Irene Williams died in Brooklyn NY.
How old was Irene Williams at the time of death?
Irene Williams was about 73 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?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Irene was born.
Who was president when Irene Williams died?
Barack Obama was president of the United States when Irene died.
What generation was Irene Williams part of?
Born in 1939, Irene Williams was part of the Silent Generation.
What happened in the world the year Irene Williams was born?
In 1939, World War II began in Europe.
What major events happened during Irene Williams's lifetime?
During Irene's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 0); the Korean War began (1950, age 11); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 20); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 30); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 47); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Irene Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Irene's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
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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Birth
1939
North Carolina
Death
2012
Brooklyn NY
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AncestryData, "Irene Williams (1939–2012)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/irene-williams-1939-2012-af1240d3/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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