John Williams (1838–1908)
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- Born
- 1838
- Died
- 1908
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John Williams born? 1838.
When did John Williams die? 1908.
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John Williams (1838–1908) was born in 1838, and died in 1908, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1845 · age 7 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 23 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 29 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 38 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 60 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 68 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about John Williams
When was John Williams born?
John Williams was born in 1838.
When did John Williams die?
John Williams died in 1908.
How old was John Williams at the time of death?
John Williams was about 70 years old.
Where is John Williams buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Williams was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Williams died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Williams's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 7); the American Civil War began (1861, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 29); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 38); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 60); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Williams?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1838
Death
1908
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AncestryData, "John Williams (1838–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-williams-1838-1908-0243f35f/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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