John A Williams (1877–1899)
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- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1899
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- Names in Stone
When was John A Williams born? 1877.
When did John A Williams die? 1899.
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John A Williams (1877–1899) was born in 1877, and died in 1899, at about age 22. A cemetery record documents John A's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John A's life.

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1886 · age 9 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 15 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 21 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was John A Williams born?
John A Williams was born in 1877.
When did John A Williams die?
John A Williams died in 1899.
How old was John A Williams at the time of death?
John A Williams was about 22 years old.
Where is John A Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John A's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John A Williams was born?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
Who was president when John A Williams died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John A died.
What major events happened during John A Williams's lifetime?
During John A's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 9); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 15); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 21).
Which U.S. censuses would include John A Williams?
Federal censuses taken during John A's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1877
Death
1899
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