Jane Williams (1851–1901)
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- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1901
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- Names in Stone
When was Jane Williams born? 1851.
When did Jane Williams die? 1901.
Life story
Jane Williams (1851–1901) was born in 1851, and died in 1901, at about age 50. A cemetery record documents Jane's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jane's life.
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1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 14 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 18 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 41 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 49 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Jane Williams
When was Jane Williams born?
Jane Williams was born in 1851.
When did Jane Williams die?
Jane Williams died in 1901.
How old was Jane Williams at the time of death?
Jane Williams was about 50 years old.
Where is Jane Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jane's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jane Williams was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Jane was born.
Who was president when Jane Williams died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What major events happened during Jane Williams's lifetime?
During Jane's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 14); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 25); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 41); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jane Williams?
Federal censuses taken during Jane's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1851
Death
1901
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